Book series to TV show, 18: The Witch Boy Trilogy
Every four weeks, I will be writing about a book series that I think could make a great TV show. In Aster's family, it's the girls and women who are trained to be witches. Boys are expected to grow into men who are shapeshifters. Aster though? He hasn't managed to shift yet, and he harbors a deep (but secret) interest in learning to become a witch. Throughout this series, Aster confronts his families traditions, dangers that lurk outside his family, and determining whom he can trust (both within his family and outside of it). Author and illustrator Molly Knox Ostertag is a master of building a relatable and fantastical series full of heart and wonder. I think Ostertag's combination of finding ones place (and power), healthy bonds, and learning when to break tradition is a winning one. While I love Ostertag's artwork, I do think this series could also work as a live-action one without losing its heart. Honestly, it's a bit wild to me that (as far as I know) Oster...
