
Little Witches Magic in Concord
Reviews

I adore Little Women and was thrilled to read this graphic novel adaptation, which depicts the March sisters as witches! With a magical twist, the novel keeps the original historical background and people. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy are aspiring "good" witches. There is also mystery as the sisters try to figure out who is responsible for a string of disappearances in Concord. In this rendition, Laurie and his grandfather are both African Americans. The author does not shy away from genuine historical themes, and slavery is presented through magic in a way that younger readers may grasp. There isn't a lot of character development in this short graphic novel. Although I wish we could have seen more of the sisters' deep bond with each other and their mother, Marmee, I loved the emphasis on family and friendship. I'm guessing this is the first in a series because the finish felt rushed. Overall, I thought this was a lovely graphic novel, but it lacked the charm of the original text.



