Name: Jazzy the Witch in Friend Fiasco
Author: https://www.simonandschuster.net/authors/Jessixa-Bagley/179819339
ISBN: 9781665922357

About The Book

Jazzy gets competitive with a new girl in this second book in the middle grade graphic novel series about a young witch who struggles to find where she fits best—perfect for fans of The Okay Witch and Hooky!

A new friend for Jazzy?

Ever since Jazzy shared her love for cycling with her town, all the other witches want to learn how to ride a bike, and Jazzy is excited to teach them. She is the best cyclist around after all…until a mysterious newcomer shows up who’s a total whiz on a bike! On top of that, the new kid just might have Jazzy’s best friend Aggie beat as the smartest witch in school.

Jazzy and Aggie are determined to teach their smug new classmate a lesson. But as trading pranks turns into an all-out prank war, Jazzy starts to wonder if revenge really is the answer. Could their cozy town be big enough for more than one book-smart, bike-riding witch after all?

About The Author

Jenny Jiminez

Jessixa Bagley

Jessixa Bagley is a children’s book author-illustrator with a background in fine art and comics. She has had work featured in publications such as New American Paintings, Highlights Magazine, The Stranger, and Illustoria Magazine. She’s also the author of the middle grade graphic novels Duel and Dear Jackie (illustrated by Aaron Bagley) and the author-illustrator of the middle grade graphic novel series Jazzy the Witch. Jessixa is a two-time Washington State Book Award recipient; first in 2016 for her debut picture book, Boats for Papa, and again in 2024 for her graphic novel, Duel. Jessixa also received a 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Honor Award for picture book Laundry Day. Many of her books are Junior Library Guild Selections. In her work, she’s drawn to animals and emotional themes often inspired by her own experiences. Jessixa also teaches and speaks about writing and illustration. She often illustrates for other writers and artistically collaborates with her husband, Aaron Bagley. Jessixa lives in Seattle with her husband and son.

About The Illustrator

Jenny Jiminez

Jessixa Bagley

Jessixa Bagley is a children’s book author-illustrator with a background in fine art and comics. She has had work featured in publications such as New American Paintings, Highlights Magazine, The Stranger, and Illustoria Magazine. She’s also the author of the middle grade graphic novels Duel and Dear Jackie (illustrated by Aaron Bagley) and the author-illustrator of the middle grade graphic novel series Jazzy the Witch. Jessixa is a two-time Washington State Book Award recipient; first in 2016 for her debut picture book, Boats for Papa, and again in 2024 for her graphic novel, Duel. Jessixa also received a 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Honor Award for picture book Laundry Day. Many of her books are Junior Library Guild Selections. In her work, she’s drawn to animals and emotional themes often inspired by her own experiences. Jessixa also teaches and speaks about writing and illustration. She often illustrates for other writers and artistically collaborates with her husband, Aaron Bagley. Jessixa lives in Seattle with her husband and son.

Product Details

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (July 14, 2026)
Length: 240 pages
ISBN13: 9781665922357
Grades: 3 - 7
Ages: 8 - 12

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Raves and Reviews

★ "Winning characters, the silliness of a prank war, a rival-turned-friend story, and a whimsical, witchy world created through appealing visual narrative: new and returning readers alike should be prepared to be enchanted."

– BCCB, STARRED REVIEW

"With whimsical magic-bike construction, comically feuding animal familiars, and a few light lessons on the history of witches, this inviting story will appeal to kids who are into witches for the aesthetics and not the scares."

– Booklist

"Jazzy's back! Another fun, pun-filled stroll through a delightful witching world."

– Kirkus Reviews