 | Alcatoe and the turnip child (Alcatoe) Author: Lenkiewicz, Isaac | |
| Price: $10.65 | ||
Summary:
Alcatoe the town witch and the local children of Plum Woods are up to some witchy business ... like casting spells and growing a prize-winning turnip. But after their grouchy neighbor Mr. Pokeweed chases them out of his garden, the kids decide to take action and ask Alacatoe for help to win the Annual Harvest Festival Vegetable Pageant. Alcatoe knows all the right ingredients to make the magic happen.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (00/08/22)
School Library Journal (10/14/22)
Booklist (11/01/22)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/14/2022 Gr 3 Up—This graphic novel drops young readers into Plum Woods, a sylvan hamlet populated by witches, anthropomorphic vegetables, and adventurous kids. Alcatoe is a young witch determined to get the best of her elder, the great (and bossy) Goonwartha. In a stroke of fate, she finds a trio of human siblings hoping to best a cranky neighborhood gardener, aptly named Mr. Pokeweed. Together they create the titular Turnip Child to win the local Harvest Festival and wreak havoc on their rivals. The winding journey through field and forest, filled with silly spells and raucous neighborhood potlucks, is a slice of fresh, folklorish fun. Those familiar with the Flying Eye catalog, best known for the troll-focused "Hilda" series, will recognize a kindred universe in Lenkiewicz's witchy world, visualized with maze-like illustrations in dark, autumnal colors. VERDICT Alcatoe's world of everyday magic is a funky, fun place to stay a spell, great for light fantasy fans.—Emilia Packard - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 11/01/2022 Plum Woods is a magical woodland filled with unusual creatures. It is also home to a grumpy witch by the name of Alcatoe, who despises large crowds and would much rather keep to herself. Emma, Holly, and Chris have always been intrigued by Alcatoe, and when they find her lost hat, they think it’s the perfect opportunity to meet her and beat their nasty neighbor, Mr. Pokeweed, in a vegetable pageant judged by Alcatoe’s rival witch, Goonwartha. Alcatoe can’t resist the urge to cause a little mayhem and agrees to help the kids grow a magical, oversize turnip for the competition. The kids are in for a surprise, however, when they realize the turnip’s sentient! Lenkiewicz’ cartoon artwork in autumnal tones sets just the right witchy atmosphere, and the bobbleheaded turnip child and exaggerated figure designs are particularly charming. The cantankerous narration from Alcatoe is a nice touch, especially when, despite herself, she finds some warmth and kindness in Plum Woods. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
Booklist - 11/01/2022 Plum Woods is a magical woodland filled with unusual creatures. It is also home to a grumpy witch by the name of Alcatoe, who despises large crowds and would much rather keep to herself. Emma, Holly, and Chris have always been intrigued by Alcatoe, and when they find her lost hat, they think it’s the perfect opportunity to meet her and beat their nasty neighbor, Mr. Pokeweed, in a vegetable pageant judged by Alcatoe’s rival witch, Goonwartha. Alcatoe can’t resist the urge to cause a little mayhem and agrees to help the kids grow a magical, oversize turnip for the competition. The kids are in for a surprise, however, when they realize the turnip’s sentient! Lenkiewicz’ cartoon artwork in autumnal tones sets just the right witchy atmosphere, and the bobbleheaded turnip child and exaggerated figure designs are particularly charming. The cantankerous narration from Alcatoe is a nice touch, especially when, despite herself, she finds some warmth and kindness in Plum Woods. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
