A magical realist story about Snap, a young girl who befriends her town's witch and discovers the strange magic within herself. she realizes that Jacks may in fact have real magic and that she also may have a connection with Snap's family's past. But as Snap starts to gain an appreciation for what Jacks does and their friendship deepens. They make a deal: If Jacks teaches Snap how to take care of a crate of orphaned baby opossums that Snap rescued, Snap will assist Jacks with her work. She is a crocks-wearing, internet-savvy older woman whos collects roadkill, put their spirits to rest, and cleans and sells their articulated skeletons online. She finds her dog there, recovering from being hit by a car, in the care of a woman named Jacks. And when Snap's dog goes missing, the first place she looks is the witch's house. This sensitive, slightly spooky tale will spur middle graders to mull the importance of fostering welcoming communities.Book Description Paperback. Leyh makes bold choices with her cartoonish artwork while many artists might have opted for a more somber aesthetic to depict this occasionally unsettling narrative, Leyh’s anime-esque panel structure and imagery keep the content light and engaging even as the text grapples with the complexity of identity, family, and friendship. Snap learns that often those who buck societal convention are marginalized, and her detailed, sprawling world includes several queer women of color, alongside parental figures who understand and nurture their children. Leyh draws from her experience working on the “Lumberjanes” series to craft a work that centers inclusion and acceptance. As Snap gets to know Jacks, she slowly unravels a family secret…and realizes that maybe there is a witch in town after all.

Jacks spends her days burying animals and reassembling their skeletons, both to sell to collectors and to preserve the memory of their living days.

But she finds only a quiet old woman, Jacks, who was nursing the dog back to health after an accident. She eats roadkill and casts spells with her bones.” Middle school student Snapdragon has heard the rumors about the so-called witch who lives in her town, and when Snap’s dog disappears, she goes to the witch’s house, assuming the worst.

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