Copyright Date:
2023
Edition Date:
2023
Release Date:
10/03/23
Illustrator:
Wu, Junyi, Hernandez, Alexis,, Hernandez, Justin,, Rowena, Kaylee,
Pages:
181 pages
ISBN:
1-419-76357-1
ISBN 13:
978-1-419-76357-1
Dewey:
Fic
Dimensions:
23 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Starred Review for Kirkus Reviews
(Thu Nov 30 00:00:00 CST 2023)
Latine folklore takes center stage in this graphic-novel adaptation of a spooky kids show from the 1990s.Like all members of the Midnight Society-a group of diverse kids who gather by a campfire in the woods to tell scary stories-newcomer Alicia must prove herself worthy of inclusion by giving them something better than the same old ghost stories they've heard lately. Alicia tells three tales; the first is about a boy who finds himself on the wrong side of the Lechuza, a vengeful owl-witch. In Alicia's second story, a girl discovers herself aboard a haunted bus, and finally Alicia tells a hair-raising tale about an adopted stray dog with horrifying powers. Inspired by Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark?,this work maximizes the creep factor with disturbing imagery. The illustrators' art varies in style (some are more free form, while others rely on sharp angles), but each artist's work (or pair of artists, in the case of the Hernandezes) is well paired with the emotional depth and action level of their respective pieces. Mejia's writing maintains a fast, cohesive flow through the different art styles, and Wu's illustrations for the final tale are tied together with the frame story for a seamless and exciting ending. Alicia is brown-skinned; she and the characters in her stories are cued Latine.A quick, compelling, and creepy collection that's sure to be a reader favorite. (Graphic paranormal. 10-13)
Kirkus Reviews
(Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Latine folklore takes center stage in this graphic-novel adaptation of a spooky kids show from the 1990s.Like all members of the Midnight Society-a group of diverse kids who gather by a campfire in the woods to tell scary stories-newcomer Alicia must prove herself worthy of inclusion by giving them something better than the same old ghost stories they've heard lately. Alicia tells three tales; the first is about a boy who finds himself on the wrong side of the Lechuza, a vengeful owl-witch. In Alicia's second story, a girl discovers herself aboard a haunted bus, and finally Alicia tells a hair-raising tale about an adopted stray dog with horrifying powers. Inspired by Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark?,this work maximizes the creep factor with disturbing imagery. The illustrators' art varies in style (some are more free form, while others rely on sharp angles), but each artist's work (or pair of artists, in the case of the Hernandezes) is well paired with the emotional depth and action level of their respective pieces. Mejia's writing maintains a fast, cohesive flow through the different art styles, and Wu's illustrations for the final tale are tied together with the frame story for a seamless and exciting ending. Alicia is brown-skinned; she and the characters in her stories are cued Latine.A quick, compelling, and creepy collection that's sure to be a reader favorite. (Graphic paranormal. 10-13)
Based on Nickelodeon’s hit horror franchise Are You Afraid of the Dark?, The Witch’s Wings and Other Terrifying Tales is the first in an all-new horror graphic novel series with three original stories based on Hispanic urban legends and cultural lore from bestselling and award-winning author Tehlor Kay Mejia, which are beautifully and hauntingly brought to life by artists Junyi Wu, Justin and Alexis Hernandez, and Kaylee Rowena.
A new Midnight Society gathers around the campfire to share urban legends, folklores, and all manner of spooky stories. These three terrifying tales feature haunted buses, monstrous creatures, and spine-chilling mysteries guaranteed to have you reaching for the light switch!
In “The Tale of the Witch’s Wings,” a young boy with a habit of bullying meets his match when an ancient witch sets her eyes on him. In “The Tale of the Haunting of Bus #13,” a young girl finds herself potentially trapped on a bus haunted by more than just ghosts! And in “The Tale of the Stray Comet,” two siblings bring home a stray dog that is much more monstrous than they could ever imagine!
Are you afraid of the dark? You will be…