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Quill Tree Books (2021), 160 pages
Description
Garlic must believe in herself to confront a bloodthirsty vampire who has moved into a nearby castle, in this humorous and heartwarming story that reminds readers that strangers are not always as scary as they seem.
Awards
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — 2024)
South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Nominee — 2024)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — 2024)
Maine Student Book Award (Reading List — 2023)
NPR: Books We Love (2021)
CCBC Choices (2022)
New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (Graphic Novels — 2021)
Nerdy Book Award (Graphic Novels — 2021)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2021
Physical description
160 p.; 8 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member spiritedstardust
It’s cute, sweet and wholesome
LibraryThing member reader1009
children's graphic fiction (2nd-5th grade?)
light story about anthropomorphic vegetables (enchanted by a friendly witch) and their encounter with an unknown vampire (who turns out to be friendly). Garlic is a well-meaning, anxiety-ridden young sprout who doesn't look forward to her adventure, but
Should appeal to kids looking for more graphic adventure stories (though not of much interest to anyone else).
light story about anthropomorphic vegetables (enchanted by a friendly witch) and their encounter with an unknown vampire (who turns out to be friendly). Garlic is a well-meaning, anxiety-ridden young sprout who doesn't look forward to her adventure, but
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she finds that there is a lot to be gained from exploring outside of her bubble.Should appeal to kids looking for more graphic adventure stories (though not of much interest to anyone else).
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LibraryThing member villemezbrown
Just in case you thought a brave little toaster was the least likely protagonist for a story, here's a cute little yarn with an anxious little bulb of garlic ready to win your heart.
Animated by a witch along with other fruits and vegetables to help in her garden, Garlic is forced to face her fears
As in real life, her bigger problem may be coming to terms with the existence of celery. Ugh.
Animated by a witch along with other fruits and vegetables to help in her garden, Garlic is forced to face her fears
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when it seems a vampire has moved in next door and everyone decides she's the best candidate to confront him since she probably wouldn't be hurt by a garlic-avoiding bloodsucker.As in real life, her bigger problem may be coming to terms with the existence of celery. Ugh.
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LibraryThing member LibrarianRyan
Garlic is just one of many vegetable that were given sentient life to help the witch run her garden. All of them are a bit anxious, and Garlic is constantly running late. She has a tendency to bump Celery or their table, and while it is an accident it does not endear Garlic to Celery. One day while
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in the garden the veggies see smoke coming from the castle in the distance, and they all worry that vampires have come to their town and will destroy everyone. Celery pushes for Garlic to be the one to confront the vampire. After all, she would be the “safest”. Unlike Celery, Garlic is willing to take on the challenge. They are scared, and worried, but they will do anything to make sure everyone else stays safe. I absolutely loved this book. It was so much fun. It has the perfect lessons about judging people by their appearance, or by the history of their ancestors. Great read and great illustrations. I want more please. Show Less
LibraryThing member Tikimoof
Very cute!
LibraryThing member MillieHennessy
This is a charming, adorable little tale about friendship, overcoming self-doubt (and other's doubt in you) and fear, and unlikely heroes. Not to mention, there's a bunch of sentient, anthropomorphic veggies! I would love to see this as a larger series!
LibraryThing member LynnMPK
This was adorable! Such a heartwarming and funny story. I loved it.
LibraryThing member Griffin_Reads
Garlic and the Vampire is a short graphic novel following a cast of animated vegetables, specifically Garlic, as they help Witch Agnes garden. They discover that the castle has a new inhabitant, and Garlic is elected to face the newcomer.
It is such a cute little book! The art style is sweet, and
It is such a cozy read, and I 10/10 would recommend!
It is such a cute little book! The art style is sweet, and
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the story is really cute. I really liked the idea it presented of not relying on stereotypes, and allowing people to show you who they are instead. It also shows readers that it is okay to do scary things, and it is okay to do them scared.It is such a cozy read, and I 10/10 would recommend!
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Pages
160