The Okay Witch

Written & illustrated by Emma Steinkellner

Book #1 in the The Okay Witch series

A young witch uncovers her family's magical secrets while navigating middle school chaos.

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272 pages· 12,425 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Thirteen-year-old Moth Hush discovers her witch heritage just as her powers emerge, throwing her into a whirlwind of magic and mystery. As she navigates middle school, Moth encounters a talking cat, an enchanted diary, and a hidden witch world. With her family's secrets unraveling, Moth must confront the legacy of Founder’s Bluff, Massachusetts, and her own identity. Can she balance her newfound powers with the challenges of adolescence, or will the past's secrets consume her? Dive into this spellbinding graphic novel where humor and heart meet the supernatural.

From the publisher

A School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of 2019 A YALSA 2020 Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers A YALSA 2020 Great Graphic Novel for Teens Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Roller Girl in this hilarious, one-of-a-kind graphic novel about a half-witch who has just discovered the truth about herself, her family, and her town and is doing her best to survive middle school now that she knows everything! Magic is harder than it looks. Thirteen-year-old Moth Hush loves all things witchy. But she’s about to discover that witches aren’t just the stuff of movies, books, and spooky stories. When some eighth-grade bullies try to ruin her Halloween, something really strange happens. It turns out that Founder’s Bluff, Massachusetts, has a centuries-old history of witch drama. And, surprise: Moth’s family is at the center of it all! When Moth’s new powers show up, things get totally out-of-control. She meets a talking cat, falls into an enchanted diary, and unlocks a hidden witch world. Secrets surface from generations past as Moth unravels the complicated legacy at the heart of her town, her family, and herself. In this spellbinding graphic novel debut, Emma Steinkellner spins a story packed with humor and heart about the weird and wonderful adventures of a witch-in-progress.

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