- Graphic Novels
- Ages 9–13
- Fantasy
Hooky Volume 1
Book 1 of 3 in HookyView the full series
When twin witches Dani and Dorian miss the bus to magic school, a plan to hide it from their parents spirals into prophecies, feuding magical families and a kingdom on the brink of war. A vividly drawn, WEBTOON-born fantasy that starts as comedy and grows real stakes.
- Best for9–13
- FormatGraphic
- Length384 pp
- Read aloud~3 hr
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Conversational
- Comedic
Tone
- Adventurous
- Funny
- Whimsical
- Warm
- Suspenseful
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
Twin witches Dani and Dorian Wytte have a problem: they missed the bus to magic school. Rather than admit it to their parents, they set out to find someone who will secretly teach them magic. What starts as a scramble to avoid trouble quickly snowballs into something far larger, as the twins are swept up in an ancient prophecy about the King of Witches, a feud between powerful magical families, and a kingdom where witches and non-magical royals no longer trust one another. With a troublemaking boy, a witch-fearing princess, and a teacher who can see the future at their side, Dani and Dorian find themselves branded traitors and hunted by both sides. Adapted from Míriam Bonastre Tur's hugely popular WEBTOON comic, this first volume collects the opening chapters in full colour, with expressive manga-influenced art, a warm and funny voice, and a cast of misfits who feel instantly like friends. Beneath the humour runs a genuine story about belonging, prejudice, and choosing who you want to be.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
Best for confident readers of about 9-13 who love fantasy graphic novels; the visual storytelling also carries interested readers from 8. There's genuine peril and one on-page death, so it suits children ready for stakes rather than the very young or bedtime-sensitive.
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- Best fit · 9–13
- Read aloud · 8–11
- Independent · 9–13
Prose load
Light
Visual support
Very high
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Patchy
Works well for
- Gift-buying
- Reluctant readers
Preview before sharing if a child is sensitive to: violence, death of character, scary imagery.
Bedtime suitability
2 / 5 · Better outside bedtime
Sensitive-child
3 / 5 · Mostly fine
Graphic intensity
2 / 5 · Mild
Best for
- Witch fantasy
- Graphic novel fans
- Webtoon readers
- Found family
Avoid if
- Wants gentle bedtime
- Dislikes peril
Particularly good for children who are…
- Making friends
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
Dani and Dorian are funny, flawed and instantly likeable, and their small lie about missing magic school snowballs into prophecies, chases and a growing gang of misfit friends. The colourful, expressive art and cliffhanger pace make it hard to put down.
- Magic powers
- Secret world
- Friendship and belonging
- Being special or chosen
- Adventure and freedom
Why parents love it
Adapted from a hit WEBTOON, this is beautifully drawn and warmly told, with real themes of prejudice and belonging under the adventure. It's the kind of book that turns a reluctant reader into a devoted one and leaves them clamouring for the next volume.
- Beautiful illustrations
- Indie gem discovery
In the series
Hooky.
3 books · open the series →
About the author & illustrator
Míriam Bonastre Tur.
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