Garlic & the Vampire
(Garlic #1)
by Bree Paulsen
Published by Quill Tree Books
on September 28, 2021
Genre: Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, Fantasy
Length: 160 pages
Ages: 8 - 12 years
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Synopsis:
A farm-fresh debut graphic novel starring a heroine who is braver than she realizes.
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?
My Thoughts:
Garlic is one of several bewitched vegetable-people that were brought to life by Witch Agnes to help tend the garden and help at market. The veggie-folk enjoy their simple yet busy life but when they discover that a vampire is occupying an abandoned castle nearby, they volunteer overly-anxious Garlic to go and discover any dastardly deeds the vampire may have planned for the village-folk.
This is the absolute CUTEST!
It has all the Autumn / Harvest Season vibes, fantastic characters and illustrations, and just a hint of suspense that makes it perfect for a not-so-spooky 'Spooky Season'. Despite the summary, this middle-grade graphic novel has a vampire but is not at all scary. It has a lovely focus on friendships, courage, and enjoying the little things in life.
It's a wholesome little graphic novel with a happy ending and I recommend it to all ages!
