Hooky Volume 1: A Graphic Novel

by Míriam Bonastre Tur, Míriam Bonastre Tur (Illustrator)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

A heartfelt and hilarious graphic novel about twin witches Dani and Dorian, who miss the bus to their magical school and need to find a mentor — fast. Bright manga-style art bring to life a magical universe complete with danger, deception and, of course, dragons.

Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble to find a mentor to teach them before their parents find out. Perfect for fans of The Okay Witch and the 5 Worlds series. 

When Dani and Dorian missed the bus to magic school, they never thought they'd wind up declared traitors to their own kind! Now, thanks to a series of mishaps, they are being chased by powerful magic families seeking the prophesied King of Witches and royals searching for missing princes.

But they aren't alone. With a local troublemaker, a princess, and a teacher who can see the future on their side, they might just be able to clear their names…but can they heal their torn kingdom?

Based on the beloved webcomic from WEBTOON, Hooky is in stunning print format for the first time with exclusive new content sure to please fans new and old.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780358468295
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/07/2021
Series:	Hooky Series , #1
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Míriam Bonastre Tur is the New York Times Best Selling author of the HOOKY graphic novel series and the popular MARIONETTA series on WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform. She was born in a small town near Barcelona where she studied comics at Escola Joso Art School. She has drawn many zines and collaborative comics in Spanish, and now works as a character designer in the animation field. She lives in Spain.

Míriam Bonastre Tur is the New York Times Best Selling author of the HOOKY graphic novel series and the popular MARIONETTA series on WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform. She was born in a small town near Barcelona where she studied comics at Escola Joso Art School. She has drawn many zines and collaborative comics in Spanish, and now works as a character designer in the animation field. She lives in Spain.

Editorial Reviews

"Tur’s episodic and fast-paced plotting plus a cliffhanger ending will keep readers engaged and itching for the next volume. The energetic, manga-style art matches the energy of the characters, and the dramatic color palette adds to the strong sense of this witchy world...Full of magical adventure and heart. "—Kirkus "[B]eautifully and brightly colored with lovely, atmospheric details."—Booklist —

From the Publisher

12/03/2021

Gr 4–8—Twins Dorian and Dani are the teenage heirs to the magical, prestigious Wytte family. The two are sent off to a boarding school to learn how to become proper witches and wizards, but Dorian and Dani miss the bus. And because of increasing tensions between humans and witches, the school's location is hidden—students can't find it on their own. Dorian and Dani will have to wait until next year to start school. Their parents are going to kill them, but what if the twins don't go home? What if they just keep themselves busy? Soon the twins find themselves studying under a soft yet stern master; befriending Monica, the princess-turned-adventurer, and Nico, a goofball with a heart of gold; and spending a year refining their magic, all while tensions of the magical world grow around them. Originally a serialized webcomic, this tale is an absolute delight. The artwork recalls 1990s anime art styles, particularly those used in Sailor Moon and Ranma ½. Engaging panel arrangement will keep readers turning pages, while dialogue bubbles colored to match their speaker keep things coherent. Character development is the main star here, particularly since there's a whopping 31 chapters of adventure to keep the cast busy! There's a little something for everyone, from the witty dialogue to the lush artwork to the tender characters. Dorian and Dani are both light-skinned. VERDICT An easy purchase and even easier sell to readers, this one belongs on every comic book shelf.—Matisse Mozer

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