Alcatoe and the Turnip Child - Softcover

Lenkiewicz, Isaac

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1838740147 ISBN 13: 9781838740146

Publisher: Flying Eye Books, 2022

Synopsis

Welcome to Plum Woods, where spells come alive and witches gather for the Annual Harvest Festival to celebrate the season! Perfect for fans of Aster and the Accidental Magic and Hilda who aren't quite ready for Pumpkinheads.

"Readers will also be begging to know when the next Alcatoe story will be told—hopefully very soon, because this witch is a short-tempered delight."
—Kirkus Reviews

“...A 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..."
 —School Library Journal

“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.” —Booklist




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. From cursed fruit salad to potions filled with the sneeze of a donkey and the tail hair of a copy cat, Alcatoe knows all the right ingredients to make the magic happen.  But when their prize-winning vegetable comes alive, their home-grown food soon becomes a friend, in danger of being prepared for the feast. Will they save Turnip Child in time?

The kids halloween book you've been looking for, with zany and loveable characters.

About this title

About the Author

Isaac Lenkiewicz is an illustrator and comic artist currently living in the South West of England. He spends most of his time drawing things. A lot of giants, moon men and creatures that lived hundreds of millions of years ago pop up in his work.

Reviews

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Flying Eye Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1838740147
• ISBN 13: 9781838740146
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64