Avalon: The Warlock Diaries, Volume 1

Avalon: The Warlock Diaries #1

by Rachel Roberts, Edward Gan (Illustrator), Shiei (Illustrations)

The magic of Avalon comes to manga for the very first time!


The much-loved Web of Magic novels by Rachel Roberts get their first adaptation into manga for middle grade readers. Experience a whole new level of fun, adventure, and mage magic as Adriane, Emily, Kara, Ozzie and the entire Avalon gang begin a brand new adventure in a new story written by Rachel Roberts with visually dynamic artwork by Edward Gan! Teenage mages, Emily, Kara, and Adriane have their hands full monitoring the portal at the Ravenswood Preserve. The portal has become the "Grand Central Station" of the Magic Web, with magical creatures and animals stopping by on their way to otherworldly destinations. But matters become really complicated when a new student, a handsome young warlock named Donovan, shows up at Stonehill High. When monsters start attacking Ravenswood looking for Donovan, the mages realize he may be trouble. But Donovan shows them what he has brought, a fairy map with the portal sequence that will lead the mages right to Avalon, the source of all magic.

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Graphic Novels

112 pages, Paperback

First published May 26, 2009

About the author

Rachel Roberts adores magic, adventure, animals, and music. Rachel is an devoted campaigner with animal rights and protection of wild places organizations. Rachel’s has been reading ever since she could first carry a book and enjoys getting lost in a fantastic story. Rachel has been a writer as well as a editor her entire career. Rachel says the majority of concepts for her stories and characters appear on lengthy hikes. She brings a little notepad, just for jotting down thoughts. Afterward at her house Rachel builds on the ideas together with feline friends, Attila and Raider. She also is in love with music, playing the piano, flute, as well as learning to play guitar.

Avalon: Web of Magic is Rachel’s very first series of novels.

Reviews

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this story and it lead me to look into Web of Magic... but I have to say I was disappointed. This was the most difficult graphic novel Ive ever looked at on my Nook Color. Someone with even slightly bad eyesight would have had trouble reading it and it could not be adjusted larger. I liked the story ALOT but the readability on my ereader was the worst of any book Ive had on there. Total bummer.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a graphic novel for children. The art is stunning, and the story is hilarious, with a little bit of scary. I particularly like this series because it has inspired the artist in my daughter to come out. There are sketches in the back of the book to help them draw the characters too!

[D.T. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is definitely for kids. The dialogue made sure of it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯



At first, I thought I was going to have to tap out, but I began to like hearing about the differences between mage and warlock magic. Overall, this seems like a cute series.

2.5

[Hannah Belyea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kara, Emily and Adriane are a trio of powerful teenage mages that use their elemental magic and bond with the animals of Aldenmor to protect a portal of the Magic Web - but the arrival of the handsome warlock Donovan has them seeking a way to blend their magic and finally locate Avalon! Roberts and Gan begin an entertaining and lighthearted adventure with this humorous and exciting entry. What is Donovan hiding from the girls - and what is he willing to share with them?

[Gretchen Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good graphic novel, and probably one of my favorites. It's quite confusing to anyone who hasn't read the first written book in the series, so I'd say read those first. It's also a very quick read, it probably took me 30-ish minutes. A must-read for anyone who loves magic!

[Sunnyvale Librarian]

Stonehill Junior High has a new boy in school who happens to be a handsome warlock. The three mages (Kara, Emily and Adriane) are not quite sure if his visit is as friendly as he makes it seem. Will the girls continue to save the Ravenswood Preserve?

[Isabelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like Frizzle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AurorainBookland · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good for fans of Rachel Roberts series avalon web of magic and manga i like this series :) I would recommended this to any fan of avalon web of magic series

[Ramdil]

i think i will like it

[Hollie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Manga is good

[Mysteria107 · Rating 5 out of 5]

yo this book freakin rocks like yeah! its freakin awesome

[Phantom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily

[Mark]

Pretty funny.