Pacheco and the Witch of the Mountain

Welcome to the island of Asuncion, home to the most powerful witchesand Pacheco, their biggest fan. In this beautifully illustrated graphic novel, debut creator Juan E. Zambrano will take readers on an epic adventure thats all about magic, identity, and staying true to yourself.Pachecos biggest dream is to practice magic! Theres just one problem: commoners, and especially boys, arent allowed to learn witchcraft. However, once his family's fishing business begins to suffer, Pacheco is determined; hes certain that learning magic is the best way to help his family and community. He meets Doris, a grumpy, old witch, and he decides to become her apprentice. As Pacheco enters the world of magic, he finds himself caught up in the rules and schemes of a whole new society and surrounded by magical creatures in need of protection. Pacheco will have to dig deep to muster the courageand magicto defend his future. Debut creator Juan E. Zambrano presents a breathtaking graphic novel that delves into the importance of staying true to oneself while courageously addressing challenging themes such as gender roles and environmental protection. Perfect for fans of Joe Lathams Haru, Emma Steinkellners The Okay Witch, Claribel Ortegas Witchlings, and Hayao Miyazakis films like Kikis Delivery Service and Spirited Away.