Book Review: Little Witch Academia

Akko is a dreamer with no chance… but extreme passion!

As a young child, she experienced an extraordinary, beautiful display of magic from Luna Nova Academy’s own alumni, Shiny Chariot! Akko’s passion and childhood wonder is the driving force of her biggest dream, that is, to become a witch, graduating from the same academy. 

There’s only one problem: she didn’t come from a family of witches, nor has she ever flown on a broom, or done any kind of magic in her life, while her peers are far ahead of her. Even with all the odds against her, she perseveres – finding her way through school life at Luna Nova with her strong will, despite being an object of ridicule from her elite classmates.

Although on her way there, Akko can’t seem to find the bus stop to Luna Nova. It appears that her first challenge is to find a way in, even if it requires that she flies a broomstick!

Reviewed by Teen Volunteer, 11/17/24.