The epic, Eisner Award-winning graphic novel about a jealous witch, a
withering curse, and one girl's journey to save her family-- no matter
the cost.
Recipient of the Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids ages
9-12
When Vonceil's older brother, Elber, comes home to their family's
Oklahoma farm after serving on the front lines of World War I, things
aren't what she expects. His experiences have changed him into a serious
and responsible man who doesn't have time for Vonceil anymore. He even
marries the girl he had left behind.
Then a mysterious and captivating woman shows up at the farm and
confronts Elber for leaving her in France. When he refuses to leave his
wife, she puts a curse on the family well, turning the entire town's
water supply into saltwater. Who is this lady dressed all in white, what
has she done to the farm, and what does Vonceil's old uncle Dell know
about her?
To find out, Vonceil will have to strike out on her own and delve deep
into the world of witchcraft, confronting dangerous relatives,
shapeshifting animals, a capricious Sugar Witch, and the Lady in White
herself--the foreboding Salt Witch. The journey will change Vonceil, but
along the way she'll learn a lot about love and what it means to grow
up.
Hope Larson is the author and illustrator of the Eisner Award nominated
All Summer Long and the illustrator of the Eisner Award winning A
Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel. Salt Magic is an utterly unique
graphic fairy tale complete with striking illustrations by Rebecca Mock.
Named to the Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List
** An ALSC Notable Children's Book**
An ALA Graphic Novel's & Comics Round Table Top Ten Best Graphic
Novels for Children Selection
A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year
A Booklist Editors' Choice
