Garlic and the Vampire : Bree Paulsen

Garlic would much rather tend her garden than face a vampire—but sometimes the smallest hero has the biggest courage.

Garlic lives peacefully with her vegetable friends and kindly Witch Agnes, even if she often worries she's doing everything wrong.

But when a vampire moves into the nearby castle, everyone agrees Garlic is the obvious choice to confront him. After all, garlic is supposed to scare vampires…right?

Sweet, funny, and wonderfully cozy, Garlic and the Vampire is a charming graphic novel about bravery, friendship, anxiety, and learning not to judge others too quickly.

Perfect for readers who love: cozy fantasy, gentle spooky stories, witches, vampires, adorable characters, graphic novels, autumn vibes, and unlikely heroes.

Themes & Features:

• Courage

• Anxiety and self-confidence

• Friendship

• Witches

• Vampires

• Cozy fantasy

• Gentle spooky vibes

• Autumn atmosphere

• Not judging by appearances

• Graphic novel format

Content Note: Includes mild spooky imagery and a vampire theme, but the story is gentle, humorous, and appropriate for middle grade readers.

Author & Illustrator: Bree Paulsen
Series: Garlic #1
Genre: Middle Grade Graphic Novel / Fantasy / Cozy Fantasy
Age Range: 8–12
Grades: 3–7
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Quill Tree Books / HarperCollins
Publication Date: September 2021
ISBN: 9780062995087