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Witch For Hire

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Witch For Hire by Ted Naifeh follows the story of teen witch Faye Faulkner, who uses her magical skills to help classmates with their supernatural problems. Set in a high school backdrop, the book uniquely mixes everyday adolescent challenges with an enchanting twist, crafting an engaging tale of friendship, mystery, and self-discovery. Perfect for those who enjoy a bit of magic sprinkled into the reality of growing up.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by modern-day witchcraft infused with charming wit and adventure. It offers a blend of magic, friendship, and a touch of mystery, making it an engaging read for young adults who enjoy stories about supernatural powers and self-discovery.

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When a series of high school pranks get out of hand, teen witch Faye Faulkner is the only one who can solve the case in Witch for Hire, a spooky YA graphic novel from New York Times bestselling writer/artist Ted Naifeh.

Faye Faulkner isn’t popular, and that’s just fine by her. She spends her lunches at the Loser Table with the other social rejects, aka her best friends, and brushes off the uninspired taunts from the cool kids. But when lonely freshman Cody finds her way to Faye’s corner of the cafeteria, it sets off a peculiar chain of events...

To Cody’s surprise, these kids aren’t so bad; an overdramatic theatre nerd, a handicapable girl in a wheelchair, an overweight boy, and Faye, who comes to school every day dressed like a witch. But it’s no costume, Faye really is a witch!

While high school can be hell for many reasons, this year the ante has been raised when a series of pranks swiftly go from mischievous to downright dangerous. From the lowliest debate team nerds to the prom queen, no one is safe, not even the teachers! When things start to really get out of hand, Cody owns up to Faye: In a moment of desperation, she signed up for an online challenge that promises to grant popularity to those who follow the website’s twisted demands.

Now Faye is faced with a choice: Reveal her witchy nature to Cody and help her, or stand aside and keep her secret identity safe. Despite her misgivings, Faye takes on the case, but will her powers be strong enough to solve this mystery? And will people ever stop asking her if she puts newts’ eyes in her homemade baked goods?

Witch for Hire is a gothic whodunnit about resilience, magic, and the power of friendship.

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Witch For Hire by Ted Naifeh is praised for its spookiness and engaging storyline. Reviewers note that it effectively captures the feeling of being out of place, which resonates with many readers. The narrative is described as capturing the intricacies of school cliques, with sharp, shadowy illustrations enhancing the atmosphere. It is considered an engrossing read that sits between the lighthearted and the darker, more chilling tales, appealing to a wide range of readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419748110

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Paperbacks

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Ted Naifeh is comic book writer and artist best known for Courtney Crumrin, the multivolume horror-fantasy adventure that was published by Oni Press in 2002 and nominated for several Eisners. Among Naifeh’s other credits are How Loathsome, a decidedly adult story of life in the San Francisco cultural underground, art for DC Comics’ Ame-Comi story of Duela Dent, and contributions to other books ranging from Mouseguard to Batman ‘66 to Dark Horse Comics’ Creepy. Naifeh lives in San Francisco with a pet frog named Karl.

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