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Garlic 回來了！Bree Paulsen 延續 Garlic and the Vampire 的世界，帶來一則可獨立閱讀的故事。Garlic 喜歡和 Witch Agnes、Carrot，以及新朋友 Count 相處；這位原本令人害怕的吸血鬼，如今已成為蔬菜村莊的友善鄰居。為了替 Count 製作素食血液替代品，Witch Agnes 需要一種只能在遙遠 Magic Market 找到的材料，於是 Garlic 拿起掃帚，忐忑地準備出發。旅程之外，另一個變化也悄悄發生：Garlic 的身體正一根手指、一根手指地變成人類。面對無法確定的未來，她開始思考自己是否真的想成為人類。本書以溫暖的奇幻故事描寫友情、改變與自我認識，適合喜愛 Tidesong 與 Witch Boy 的讀者。Bree Paulsen's brave little protagonist, Garlic, is back in this charmingly illustrated standalone companion to Garlic and the Vampire, serving up another tale of friendship, magic, and self-discovery. Give both books to readers who fell in love with Tidesong or Witch Boy!Garlic loves spending time with Witch Agnes, Carrot, and her new friend, the Count, who has proven to be a delightful neighbor to the village of vegetable people rather than a scary vampire. But despite Agnes's best attempts to home-brew a vegetarian blood substitute for Count, the ingredient she needs most can only be found at the Magic Market, far from the valley.Before she kn

小大蒜覺得自己常常犯錯，只想好好照顧自己的花園，但當某天一名吸血鬼搬進鄰近的城堡時，村民們一致同意應該由小大蒜去面對他！幽默又滿勇氣的故事帶你踏進漫畫的世界。An enchanting, farm-fresh debut graphic novel starring an unusual heroine who is braver than she realizes, for middle grade readers looking for a cozy, adventuresome read in the vein of Witch Boy or Be Prepared.Garlic feels as though she's always doing something wrong. At least with her friend Carrot by her side and the kindly Witch Agnes encouraging her, Garlic is happy to just tend her garden, where it's nice and safe.But when her village of vegetable folk learns that a bloodthirsty vampire has moved into the nearby castle, they all agree that, in spite of her fear and self-doubt, Garlic is the obvious choice to confront him. And with everyone counting on her, Garlic reluctantly agrees to face the mysterious vampire, hoping she has what it takes.After all, garlic drives away vampires...right?

The bestselling author-illustrator of Garlic and the Vampire, Bree Paulsen, brings her fantastical storytelling and warm, sparkling artwork to this story that celebrates the bond between sisters.In a city powered by magic and still recovering from a bloody war, Ada is concerned about her younger sister Safi's developing powers. She understands that Safi could learn how to control her magic under the apprenticeship of a king's magician. But with the memories of war still fresh, Ada is conflicted by this prospect--despite her knowing that she can't keep Safi safely at home with the threat of deadly, power-thieving liches prowling the kingdom. When a traveling group of magicians comes to the city to perform, they immediately recognize Safi's talents and offer to take her on as an apprentice. Safi is thrilled about her new adventure--even if that means leaving behind Ada and their sickly father. And Ada is right to worry about her sister, for there may be monsters hiding behind friendly fa