Doña Quixote: Flight of the Witch

by Rey Terciero, Monica M. Magaña (Illustrator)

Overview

In this duology finale of the action-packed and hilarious contemporary graphic novel retelling of Don Quixote, modern-day knight and young Texan Lucia must save her town from a coven of shapeshifting witches, all while balancing friends, family, and middle school.

Lucia has become what she’s always hoped to be—a local hero. But between chores and homework, arguments with her parents and best friend, Sandro, and helping her neighbors with her special abilities, she's busier than ever before.

When the townspeople's treasured possessions go missing and owls start flocking around Laredo, Lucia's gut knows that something is wrong . . . if only she had the time to get to the bottom of it. But monsters wait on no one, and there's an evil coven of witches lurking in the shadows, preparing to wreak havoc—whether Lucia’s ready or not. Perfect for fans of Mighty Jack, Zita the Spacegirl, and Amulet.

“Folklore, fun, and adventure at its best.” —Max Brallier, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth on Doña Quixote: Rise of the Knight

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250399571
Publisher:	Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date:	09/03/2024
Series:	Doña Quixote , #2
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	90 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Rey Terciero, also known as Rex Ogle, has written and edited hundreds of books and comics for children and young adults. He is a Latinx writer who has always been drawn to classic stories, and enjoys retelling them for a contemporary audience. Born and raised (mostly) in Texas, Rey now lives in Los Angeles where he loves to write—that is, when he’s not outdoors hiking with his dog Toby, playing MarioKart with friends, or reading.

Monica Magaña is an Illustrator from Los Angeles, California who has worked in advertisement, film, animation and TTRPGS. She enjoys drawing fantastical characters, whimsical stories and pushing for bold colors. With Doña Quixote being her first foray into publishing, she has found a new love in drawing comics. Monica now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband, Jon, drawing, drinking as much tea as possible, checking her Animal Crossing island, and playing D&D with friends.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Doña Quixote: Rise of the Knight

A BCCB Best Book of the Year!

"A new spin on an old tale, this graphic novel is folklore, fun, and adventure at its best. Lucia is a hero we can all relate to.” —Max Brallier, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth

"An exciting adventure of mythical proportions centering real-life concerns." —Kirkus Reviews

"A skillful balance between fantastical scares and madcap adventure." —Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

2024-07-04
Lucia Castillo, a descendant of Don Quixote, is back to save her town once again in this sequel toDoña Quixote: Rise of the Knight (2023).

After taking on the knight’s helmet following the passing of her abuelo, Mexican American Lucia was able to stop her town from being destroyed by its monstrous mayor with the help of best friend Sandro. Since then, she’s become a local hero, helping everyone with their magical (and nonmagical) problems. But juggling her duties as a knight with homework and chores proves to be much more difficult than she thought. Abuelo said it was the helmet wearer’s responsibility to protect others on their own; he warned her that it’s a lonely life. But what happens when you can’t do everything by yourself? When owls begin stealing people’s prized possessions, Lucia realizes that something bigger could be afoot. Between failing grades, a coven of evil witches, and arguments with her parents and Sandro, Lucia has more on her plate than ever. As she works to solve the avian mystery, she learns to balance each aspect of her life: relationships, school, and, of course, heroics. The bright illustrations creatively depict Lucia’s exploits, from the magic of her knight’s helmet to memories of Abuelo, which appear in sepia tones. The creative formatting of the panels enhances the story’s engaging nature.

Another fun, magical adventure bolstered by meaningful life lessons. (notes on making a graphic novel)(Graphic adventure. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews