Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society this is a magically heartwarming
graphic novel about self-acceptance and friendship. Sophie is a young witch whose mother and
grandmother pressure her to attend the Royal Magic Academy?the best magic school in the
realm?even though her magic is shaky at best. To train for her entrance exams Sophie is sent
to relatives she's never met. Cousin Sage and Great-Aunt Lan seem more interested in giving
Sophie chores than in teaching her magic. Frustrated Sophie attempts magic on her own but the
spell goes wrong and she accidentally entangles her magic with the magic of a young water
dragon named Lir. Lir is trapped on land and can't remember where he came from. Even so he's
everything Sophie isn't?beloved by Sophie's family and skilled at magic. With his help Sophie
might just ace her entrance exams but that means standing in the way of Lir's attempts to
regain his memories. Sophie knows what she's doing is wrong but without Lir's help can she
prove herself? * Featured on the Today Show * An SLJ Best Book of the Year * A Nerdist Best
Comic of the Year * A Book Riot Best Book of the Year * A Mighty Girl's Best Book of the Year *
An ALA Best Graphic Novel for Children *
