The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag is a new graphic novel hitting shelves on October 31 that follows thirteen-year-old Aster, a boy who desperately wants to be a witch. The only problem is that in his family, the girls are raised to be witches, while the boys grow up to be shapeshifters—and anyone who crosses those lines is exiled. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help—as a witch.
To celebrate the new release, @GraphixBooks hosted a Twitter takeover: Each hour on Saturday, @GraphixBooks tweeted a new panel from The Witch Boy to give readers a sneak peek and to introduce them to Aster!
We've rounded up all of the panels here, but be sure to also check out #WitchBoyTakeover to see more conversation!
Today we're peeking into the world of #TheWitchBoy by @MollyOstertag! Follow #WitchBoyTakeover to see a special excerpt! @Scholastic (1/10) pic.twitter.com/Mh3RBvoOcF
— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 22, 2017
In Aster's magical family, boys grow into shapeshifters, girls into witches. No exceptions...right? @MollyOstertag #WitchBoyTakeover (2/10) pic.twitter.com/xlSuLGhPPE
— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 22, 2017
Tonight, the young men of Aster’s family seek their animal spirits. But not all spirits are good… @MollyOstertag #WitchBoyTakeover (3/10) pic.twitter.com/m9zz1e4BUf
— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 22, 2017
“Stay alert, be clever, and take what is offered.” @MollyOstertag @Scholastic #WitchBoyTakeover (4/10) pic.twitter.com/wMKZfA3SVv
— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 22, 2017
Time to wander deep into the woods…will Aster finally find his animal spirit?@MollyOstertag @Scholastic #WitchBoyTakeover (5/10) pic.twitter.com/hxTw36xrTo
— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 22, 2017
Crunch. Crunch. What's making that noise? @MollyOstertag @Scholastic #WitchBoyTakeover (6/10) pic.twitter.com/xSXb4TdqQX
— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 22, 2017
Aster’s friend is almost past the standing stones, the magical barriers protecting them from danger @MollyOstertag #WitchBoyTakeover (7/10) pic.twitter.com/JzvEXX1JRY
— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 22, 2017
“Ssh! I’m talking to an animal spirit.” But is the spirit friendly or dangerous? @MollyOstertag @Scholastic #WitchBoyTakeover (8/10) pic.twitter.com/bdRugYoBqz
— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 22, 2017
Demons and broken spirits roam outside the magical barriers…and this spirit does not look friendly! @MollyOstertag #WitchBoyTakeover (9/10) pic.twitter.com/AjUJroF3Kr
— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 22, 2017
The evil spirit made Aster’s friend vanish! For more, catch #TheWitchBoy by @MollyOstertag on 10/31! @Scholastic #WitchBoyTakeover (10/10) pic.twitter.com/jeZquEVZfk
— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 22, 2017
