Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp (Review)

Title: Bog Myrtle
Creator: Sid Sharp
Type: Fiction
Genre: Children’s, Middle Grade,
Graphic Novel
Publisher: Annick Press
Date published: October 8, 2024

A complimentary physical copy of this book was kindly provided by Annick Press in exchange for an honest review.

Two sisters, one stubbornly cheerful (Beatrice) and one relentlessly grumpy (Magnolia), live in a drafty old house with a family of helpful spiders. When Beatrice is gifted magic yarn from a giant forest spider obsessed with sustainability named Bog Myrtle, she and the spiders set to work knitting up a perfectly warm sweater.

But greedy Magnolia sees only the opportunity for profit, and quickly converts the old house into a magic sweater factory. The exhausted spiders are driven to strike, and Bog Myrtle is not pleased . . .

Bog Myrtle is a witty modern folktale that touches on themes of capitalism, environmentalism, labor rights, and being a nice person.

⤖ My Review ⬻

Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp is now my favorite of Sharp’s works! I absolutely adored The Wolf Suit, but Bog Myrtle really knocked it out of the park for me. The blend of humor, wit, and charm gave this story an extra spark, making it stand out for me. One of the things I loved most was the illustration style. Bog Myrtle featured the same illustration style that I fell in love with in The Wolf Suit, and it was just as dark while also more funny and witty for me.

I genuinely burst out laughing at several moments throughout the book, which took me by surprise in the best way. Beyond the humor, I really appreciated the lessons woven into the story. Overall, this book hit all the right notes for me, and I can’t wait to see what Sid Sharp creates next!