Witch Boy author-Umar Khayyam finding a new sense of

finding a new sense of self

Powerful and haunting

giving us a boy who must redefine his own humanity and an orangutan who will need his help in order to return home

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Young Duncan’s crayons sure are a colorful bunch

Witch Boy author-Umar Khayyam finding a new sense ofIn thirteen year old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted . . . and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non magical and non