An enchanting, farm-fresh debut graphic novel starring an unusual heroine who is braver than she realizes, for middle grade readers looking for a cozy, adventuresome read in the vein of Witch Boy or Be Prepared.
Garlic feels as though she’s always doing something wrong. At least with her friend Carrot by her side and the kindly Witch Agnes encouraging her, Garlic is happy to just tend her garden, where it’s nice and safe.
But when her village of vegetable folk learns that a bloodthirsty vampire has moved into the nearby castle, they all agree that, in spite of her fear and self-doubt, Garlic is the obvious choice to confront him. And with everyone counting on her, Garlic reluctantly agrees to face the mysterious vampire, hoping she has what it takes.
After all, garlic drives away vampires…right
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Imprint: Quill Tree Books
Publication date: 28/10/2021
Illustrator: Paulsen, Bree
Series: Garlic v1
Garlic and the Vampire
By Bree Paulsen
Review by Lou
Garlic's little village of vegetable people is under risk of danger when they notice the old, abandoned vampire castle has a new owner. Garlic is chosen to go defeat the vampire and save the village from danger. Except maybe there wasn’t any to begin with... This story is so wholesome! Spooky, adventurous, funny and it has a happy ending! What more could you want in a graphic novel?
