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Sheep trying to take control of things, tricksters, talking dogs and a few other things

Aster and the Mixed-Up Magic by Thom Pico

March 5, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Aster and the Mixed-Up Magic is a cute and fun graphic novel. However, it is definitely the sequel to Aster and the Accidental Magic. To help you understanding the pieces of this puzzle, you really should read the first book to understand the twists and turns of this section one. Thom Pico is continuing the misadventures of one gal named Aster. Forced to move to the middle of nowhere for her mother’s work, Aster learns that there is magic in dem darn hills…and dogs and […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novel/Comic, Mystery, Suspense Tagged With: Action & Adventure, fairy/folk tale, family, friendship, Karensac, magic, seasons, Thom Pico

BlackRaven's CBR13 Review No:109 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novel/Comic, Mystery, Suspense · Tags: Action & Adventure, fairy/folk tale, family, friendship, Karensac, magic, seasons, Thom Pico ·
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A young author and illustrator create a magical adventure for the middle school crowd

Aster and the Accidental Magic by Thom Pico

August 26, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Random House has jumped on the young adult graphic novel craze with several titles coming out next year. So far, I have read three out of four reader copies I found. The first bombed for me. The second, Aster and the Accidental Magic, captured me and the third one someplace in the middle. The fourth and I will meet for a reading date soon. Thom Pico has a modern, quirky, story about nature and myth, which he wraps up into one crazy coming of age […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novel/Comic, Mystery Tagged With: Thom Pico

BlackRaven's CBR11 Review No:336 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novel/Comic, Mystery · Tags: Thom Pico ·
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