Hooky Volume 2

by Míriam Bonastre Tur, Míriam Bonastre Tur (Illustrator)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Picking up where the last book left off, Hooky: Volume 2 follows Dani and Dorian in an epic struggle of good versus evil as they try to figure out whose side they’re on, if any.

A New York Times Bestseller!

This magical adventure from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON continues as Dani and Dorian answer the question they’ve been avoiding: could one of them be the king of witches? A classic good-vs-evil struggle plays out on an epic stage in the second volume of this bestselling comic.

Dani and Dorian Wytte have been through everything together—including joining forces with trouble maker Nico, Princess Monica, and golden boy Mark to sneak into the witch's sabbath, spring hostages from prison, and defend the castle when it was attacked by witches.

With witches like their parents out for power and blood and non-magical people increasingly threatened by them, Dani and Dorian don't know whose side they're on . . .or if anyone's on their side. That includes their brother, Damien, who disappeared after being crowned King of Witches. But since Monica's father, the king, and her fiancé, Prince William disappeared, too, Dani and Dorian know they must set out to find their lost allies. Luckily, they aren't alone.

Based on the beloved webcomic from WEBTOON, Hooky Volume 2 picks up right where the action left off and is in stunning print format for the first time with exclusive new content sure to please fans new and old.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780358693093
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/06/2022
Series:	Hooky Series , #2
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	3,961
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Míriam Bonastre Tur is the New York Times bestselling author of Hooky and the creator of the WEBTOON Marionetta. She was born in a small town near Barcelona and doodled on any smooth surface before even learning to walk. She studied comics at the Escola Joso Center for Comics and Visual Arts in Barcelona. She has drawn many zines and collaborative comics in Spanish, and now works as a character designer in the animation field. She lives in Spain.

Míriam Bonastre Tur is the New York Times bestselling author of Hooky and the creator of the WEBTOON Marionetta. She was born in a small town near Barcelona and doodled on any smooth surface before even learning to walk. She studied comics at the Escola Joso Center for Comics and Visual Arts in Barcelona. She has drawn many zines and collaborative comics in Spanish, and now works as a character designer in the animation field. She lives in Spain.

Editorial Reviews

Magical adventures abound in this engaging and appealing follow-up.” — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

12/01/2022

Gr 4–8—Picking up right at Chapter 33, this direct sequel has twins Dani and Dorian and their friends embroiled in a feud between humans and witches. When Master Pendragon's house burns down, the young teens lie low until a crystal ball shows where Prince William is hidden, and thus their new, dangerous quest begins. A mix of back story, adventure, and building tension culminates in a pivotal cliffhanger. The complex story arc spans multiple characters, flashbacks, and imagined sequences—all rendered in a pitch-perfect palette. Blushing and will-they-won't-they crushing add light and sweet romantic elements, including an adorable kiss between two boys. Bonus chapters further add to the squee value. The main characters' skin tones range from pale to beige to brown. VERDICT This page-turning print continuation of the blockbuster webcomic will fly off the shelves. Buy extra copies of both books, as readers will need to read them in order.

School Library Journal

2022-09-28
Picking up immediately where Volume 1 ended, this sequel sees brother and sister witches Dorian and Dani Wytte trying to avoid notice by the newly powerful witches led by their family.

On orders of the twins’ Aunt Hilde, Master Pendragon’s house has been set alight, while witches patrol towns, and older brother Damien is installed as (reluctant) king by their mother and father. Despite these familial ties, the twins and their friends just want peace and justice. However, there is still debate about what’s fair and how best to achieve the goal of having everyone, magical and nonmagical alike, get along as Tur continues to explore the nuances and ambiguities of good versus evil. Relationships grow as crushes are confessed and friendships find their footing. Change also prompts the protagonists to think about their individual selves, their twin bond, and their complicated family. Other characters are further developed, too: Nico discovers his clairvoyance, and Monica rethinks her obligations. Flashbacks with Damien add deeper backstory as well as insight into the traumatizing catalyst motivating the Wytte parents’ revenge. With a possessed house, dragons, a potion gone awry, and more, readers will enjoy the action and hijinks. The bouncy energy and tone of Tur’s writing match the animated, lively manga-style art. Colored speech bubbles coordinated with individual characters help keep the dialogue straight, which is particularly helpful given the expanded supporting cast who feature some diversity in skin tone.

Magical adventures abound in this engaging and appealing follow-up. (Graphic fantasy. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews