
The Witch's Wings and Other Terrifying Tales (Are You Afraid of the Dark? Graphic Novel #1)
Description
The Witch's Wings features three original stories based on Hispanic urban legends and cultural lore from bestselling and award-winning author Tehlor Kay Mejia, beautifully and hauntingly brought to life by artists Junyi Wu, Justin and Alexis Hernandez, and Kaylee Rowena.
A new Midnight Society gathers around the campfire to share urban legends, folklores, and all manner of spooky stories. These three terrifying tales feature haunted buses, monstrous creatures, and spine-chilling mysteries guaranteed to have you reaching for the light switch!
In "The Tale of the Witch's Wings," a young boy with a habit of bullying meets his match when an ancient witch sets her eyes on him. In "The Tale of the Haunting of Bus #13," a young girl finds herself potentially trapped on a bus haunted by more than just ghosts! And in "The Tale of the Stray Comet," two siblings bring home a stray dog that is much more monstrous than they could ever imagine!
Are you afraid of the dark? You will be...
Product Details
Publisher | Harry N. Abrams |
Publish Date | October 03, 2023 |
Pages | 192 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781419763564 |
Dimensions | 9.3 X 6.2 X 0.7 inches | 1.4 pounds |
About the Author
Junyi Wu is an illustrator who loves scary movies, horror games, and spooky things. She has a lifelong love of drawing shadowy creatures and a lifelong fear of dark water.
Justin and Alexis Hernandez are a married couple from the Bay Area who create otherworldly art, tell spooky stories, and drink lots of tea. Creators of the webcomic No Such Thing, their other work can be found online at glowingraptor.com.
Kaylee Rowena is a comic artist haunting Baltimore, Maryland. She loves to tell stories about ghosts, haunted houses, and all things uncanny and unknown. Her previous books include Haunts: A Haunted House Artbook, The Scent of May Rain, and Party of Your Afterlife, and you can find her online at kayleerowena.com.
Reviews
"A quick, compelling, and creepy collection that's sure to be a reader favorite."--Kirkus
"Mejia's storytelling is compelling, with natural dialogue and well-paced scares that carry seamlessly through the different styles of each illustrator, which range from bold lines and limited color palettes to expressively quirky character designs and lurid colors. An excellent creepy collection perfect for Halloween."--Booklist
"Mejia's storytelling is on-point with deliciously chilling moments and brilliant pacing. Readers will return for repeat thrills and chills. A recommended first purchase"
--School Library Journal
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