The Witch Boy

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 7, 2018

Review

Aster is from a magical family. The men practice shape shifting and the women are witches -- needless to say never do the genders switch roles until now. Aster is changing shapes but finds that he excels in spells and witchery and all anyone will do is tell him is wrong and what will happen if he continues.

The message/theme is of self-discovery and assertion. The story takes about what it means to go against what you have always been taught about specific roles, stereotypes within genders. The graphic illustrations are paneled cartoons that are brightly colored and detailed. Good book for those reluctant readers out there and for fans of witchcraft and fantasy. Recommended reading for grades 4-6.

Overall Book Score: very good