Hereville #[1]

In "Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword," 11-year-old Mirka—a clever, imaginative girl in the tight-knit Orthodox Jewish town of Hereville—finds herself entangled in a surprising adventure after meeting a witch and her talking pig, who demands retribution for a stolen grape. When Mirka later helps the pig escape from bullies tormenting her brother Zindel, the witch rewards her with a cryptic clue to a real sword hidden in their own town, hinting that the path to becoming a dragonslayer may begin closer than she imagined—though she’ll need her stepmother Fruma’s wisdom to face the trolls that guard it. Written and illustrated by Barry Deutsch, with colors by Jake Richmond and Barry Deutsch, and a cover by Barry Deutsch, this heartfelt and whimsical tale blends humor, tradition, and quiet courage in a story that feels both timeless and refreshingly original.