The Ojja-Wojja
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The Ojja-Wojja
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The Ojja-Wojja
Which is important when you’re queer, like Lanie, or on the spectrum, like Val, and just don’t seem to fit in anywhere. When a school project about their hometown’s supernatural history leads to a for-real ghost sighting, Val and Lanie realize Bolingbroke might not be as boring as they’d always thought.
The first in a new graphic novel series from indie comic stars Magdalene Visaggio and Jenn St-Onge is a coming-of-age story about the transformative power of friendship. And an immortal demon with the power to take over the world. But mostly the friendship thing.
Welcome to Bolingbroke. It's a small town just like any other... or so eighth graders Val and Lanie think. They’re the best of best friends—they love the same comics, they watch the same shows, and they’re always there for each other. Which is important when you’re queer, like Lanie, or on the spectrum, like Val, and just don’t seem to fit in anywhere.
When a school project about their hometown’s supernatural history leads to a for-real ghost sighting, Val and Lanie realise Bolingbroke might not be as boring as they’d always thought. But after a run-in with the resident middle school queen bee (who also happens to be Lanie’s former friend), they decide to take things to the next level... and accidentally summon the Ojja-Wojja, a demonic presence connected to a slew of mysterious tragedies throughout Bolingbroke’s sordid history.
Now all heck has broken loose. With the whole town acting weird and nowhere left to turn, it’s going to be up to Val, Lanie, and their small group of friends to return things to normal—if “normal” is even something they want to return to.
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i>The Ojja-Wojja by Magdalene Visaggio is praised for its humour and empathy, with characters central to this horror-mystery tale. The story is fast-paced, blending comedy, suspense, sarcasm, and emotion. It’s characterised as spooky, queer, and magical, with a focus on celebrating teen friendship.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780062852427
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 April 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jenn St-Onge
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 412g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Magdalene Visaggio is the Eisner and GLAAD Media Award-nominated writer of Eternity Girl, Morning in America, and Kim & Kim, and a pretty solid rhythm guitarist. The Ojja Wojja is her debut graphic novel. Born and raised in Richmond, VA, she now lives in New York City. You can visit her online at www.magsvisaggio.com. Jenn St-Onge is the comic artist/bog witch behind Dynamite's Nancy Drew & the Palace of Wisdom and IDW's Jem & the Misfits, along with a variety of cover work and guest spots for publishers such as Dark Horse, Archie Comics, BOOM! Studios, Valiant Entertainment, Oni Press, and many more. The Ojja Wojja is her debut graphic novel. Jenn lives in Ottawa, Canada, with her husband, dog, and more cats than she wishes to disclose. You can find her online at www.jennstonge.ca.
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