Tidesong
Tidesong by Wendy Xu is a graphic novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021, featuring 229 pages in English. This story follows Sophie, a young witch who faces pressure from her family to attend the prestigious Royal Magic Academy despite her uncertain magical abilities. Sent to live with relatives she has never met, Sophie finds herself struggling with chores and the expectations placed upon her, leading to an unexpected encounter with a young water dragon named Lir.
In this enchanting tale, Sophie’s journey intertwines with themes of self-acceptance and friendship as she navigates her magical challenges. As she attempts to prepare for her entrance exams, her accidental entanglement with Lir’s magic complicates her quest for validation. Readers will explore elements of fantasy, family dynamics, and the importance of understanding one’s true self, all set against a backdrop of whimsical art and storytelling.
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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 *
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