The Witch's Wings and Other Terrifying Tales (Are You Afraid of the Dark? Graphic Novels #1)

by Tehlor Kay Mejia (Author) Kaylee Rowena (Illustrator)

TheWitch'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...

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Kirkus

Starred Review

A quick, compelling, and creepy collection that’s sure to be a reader favorite.

School Library Journal

A new Midnight Society convenes in this graphic novel horror series based on Nickelodeon's 1990s show Are You Afraid of the Dark? Gathering around the campfire, the group shares three stories in this first volume, all based on Hispanic urban legends and folktales. A young boy meets a witch in "The Tale of the Witch's Wings," a girl rides a ghostly bus in "The Tale of the Haunting of Bus #13," and siblings rescue a stray dog who appears to have a penchant for eldritch language in "The Tale of the Stray Comet." Mejia's storytelling is on-point with deliciously chilling moments and brilliant pacing. The illustrators bring definitive styles to their stories using dramatic reds, eerie purples, and spooky greens. VERDICT Readers will return for repeat thrills and chills. A recommended first purchase.-Rosemary Kiladitis.

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ALA/Booklist

An excellent creepy collection perfect for Halloween.

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Tehlor Kay Mejia
TEHLOR KAY MEJIA is a bestselling and award winning author of young adult and middle grade fiction. Their books include WE SET THE DARK ON FIRE, which received six starred reviews; PAOLA SANTIAGO AND THE RIVER OF TEARS, which is in development at Disney as a television series to be produced by Eva Longoria; and SAMMY ESPINOZA'S LAST REVIEW, their adult debut. Tehlor strives to create stories which showcase the importance of community, radical inclusion, and abolitionist values. They live with their child, partner, and two small dogs in their home state of Oregon.
Classification
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ISBN-13
9781419763571
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Amulet Books
Publication date
October 03, 2023
Series
Are You Afraid of the Dark? Graphic Novels
BISAC categories
JUV011030 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic & Latino
JUV008030 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Media Tie-In
JUV008100 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Horror
Library of Congress categories
Ghosts
Witches
Horror comics

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