Garlic and the Vampire -- Bree Paulsen, Paperback

An enchanting, farm-fresh debut graphic novel starring an unusual heroine who is braver than she realizes, for middle grade readers looking for a cozy, adventuresome read in the vein of Witch Boy or Be Prepared.

Garlic feels as though she's always doing something wrong. At least with her friend Carrot by her side and the kindly Witch Agnes encouraging her, Garlic is happy to just tend her garden, where it's nice and safe.

But when her village of vegetable folk learns that a bloodthirsty vampire has moved into the nearby castle, they all agree that, in spite of her fear and self-doubt, Garlic is the obvious choice to confront him. And with everyone counting on her, Garlic reluctantly agrees to face the mysterious vampire, hoping she has what it takes.

After all, garlic drives away vampires...right?

Author: Bree Paulsen
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Published: 09/28/2021
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 7.87h x 5.51w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9780062995087
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2021 - Book Of Special Distinction
Publishers Weekly 07/12/2021
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2021 pg. 118
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2021 pg. 112