Small Magics: A Graphic Novel [Tetri, Emily]

Author: Emily Tetri

A young girl uncovers the small magics of her aunts' island home, where dogs talk and the wind blows your way if you say "please," in this stunning middle grade graphic novel from the Geisel Honor creator of Tiger vs. Nightmare. Perfect for fans of The Moth Keeper.

It's the last summer before Sara's family moves and she has to start over at a new school. The last summer before everything changes. But instead of spending it with the friends she'll be leaving behind, Sara is sent to stay with her aunts on a tiny island in the middle of nowhere, miles and miles away from any other kids.

At least it's a magical island.

The moment Sara steps foot on its shores, she begins to discover the small magics that make life there an endlessly surprising adventure. From talking animals to trees with minds of their own, this island is full of impossible, incredible things. And with her aunts' two dogs as her eager (and very chatty) guides, Sara is ready to discover them all.

Celebrate the sweetness of summer, the joy of new friendships, and the hidden wonders of the world with Small Magics.

Publisher: Macmillan Publishers (MPS)
Published: 09/22/2026
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.06oz
Size: 8.50h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781250855640

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 07/01/2026 pg. 88

About the Author
Emily Tetri grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where her childhood was mostly spent drawing, making up stories, and running feral outdoors. She majored in animation at the University of Southern California. She would later work as a visual development and background artist for studios including Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Dreamworks. She currently lives in Los Angeles where she draws and makes up stories for a living, but continues to run around outdoors with her dogs every chance she gets. She is the author of the Geisel Honor-winning graphic novel Tiger vs. Nightmare.