Start with Aster's first choice
Begin with The Witch Boy to understand the family's rules, Aster's secret lessons, and the relationships that carry through the trilogy.
Book Series · 3 Books
The Witch Boy Books
In order from The Witch Boy to The Midwinter Witch.
A warm, magical graphic-novel trilogy about Aster, a boy who challenges his family's traditions to become the witch he knows he can be.
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Reading order
How to Read The Witch Boy Books
Read the three graphic novels in publication order: The Witch Boy, The Hidden Witch, and The Midwinter Witch. Aster's growth, friendships, and family conflicts continue directly from one volume to the next.
This is a complete trilogy, so there are no side stories or companion books to place between the numbered volumes.
Sources: Scholastic's Witch Boy trilogy listing.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The story uses fantasy to explore gender expectations, identity, and the courage to be yourself. Aster's family expects boys to become shapeshifters and girls to become witches, and his decision to learn witchcraft creates conflict before bringing greater understanding.
There are magical attacks, dangerous spirits, frightening transformations, children in peril, and tense confrontations. The artwork is expressive but not gory, and the trilogy emphasizes friendship, empathy, healing, and family acceptance.
Where to start
Where to Start
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
The Witch Boy
Aster defies tradition to embrace forbidden magic and save his family.
213 pages· 5,691 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: In a world where boys become shapeshifters and girls are witches, Aster feels out of place. Drawn to witchcraft, he faces exile for breaking tradition. When a mysterious threat endangers the boys, Aster must decide whether to hide his true self or use his forbidden skills to help. With the support of Charlie, a non-magical friend, Aster embarks on a courageous journey to embrace his identity and protect his family. Will he defy the rules and become the witch he's meant to be?
In reading order
The Witch Boy Series
3 books · Published 2017–2019
#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
The Witch Boy
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Aster defies tradition to embrace forbidden magic and save his family.
#2
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
The Hidden Witch
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
A witch boy and his friend must stop a dangerous curse threatening their world.
#3
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
The Midwinter Witch
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019
A festival turns perilous as dark magic threatens two young witches' quest for belonging.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Witch Boy series?
There are 3 books in the Witch Boy series. It began with The Witch Boy in 2017, and the newest book, The Midwinter Witch, was published in 2019.
What order should you read the Witch Boy books in?
Start with The Witch Boy and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
What ages are the Witch Boy books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Witch Boy book is the longest?
The Witch Boy (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 5,691 words (213 pages).
Which Witch Boy book is the shortest?
The Midwinter Witch (Book #3) is the shortest at 4,524 words (203 pages).
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