The Hidden Witch #[nn]

From Molly Knox Ostertag, the cover of The Hidden Witch sets an immediately compelling mood: two young characters stand back-to-back against a swirling red and shadow-dark background, one with arms crossed and a guarded expression, the other with glowing magical energy swirling from an outstretched hand. Published by Scholastic in 2018, this graphic novel promises a story where magic is both power and secret, worn differently by everyone it touches. Ostertag's warm, expressive character designs make it easy to feel invested in these two before you've even turned the first page.