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Kitty and the Vanishing Act

Paula Harrison author Jenny Løvlie illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:6th Oct '22

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Kitty and the Vanishing Act cover

Girl by day, cat by night - ready for adventure!

The whole of Hallam City is talking about magician, Marella, and her performing poodle, Crystal. Their magic show is in town, but on opening night, mid-way through their vanishing act, Crystal disappears for real and Marella can't make her reappear. It's up to Kitty and her cat crew to leap into action and solve the mystery of the missing poodle.Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. In Kitty and the Vanishing Act, Kitty is called on to investigate a disappearance. Magical double-act The Great Marella and Crystal the Poodle are in town performing their magic show at the Diamond Light theatre, but mid-way through a vanishing act Crystal fails to reappear. Can Kitty use her powers to track down Crystal and save the show?

Praise for Kitty series: Kitty and her friends are hugely appealing characters and this little story is full of useful, important lessons about friendship, bravery, and finding courage within yourself. It is a perfect book for little girls and boys confidently reading on their own. * Books for Keeps *
The first in a lovely new series for fans of Isadora Moon, Kitty is a relatable little girl whose night-time adventures feature a cast of lovely cat characters - adventurous Figaro, sophisticated Katsumi and curious Pixie. A gentle theme of friendship, bravery and being yourself also runs throughout. * Book Trust, Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue *
Kitty's magical story is enhanced and energised by the detailed illustrations that breathe life into the cheeky cat characters and the fantastic garden they find. A great first outing into the world of 'chapter' books, Kitty's exploits are ideal for reading aloud or to bridge the gap between picture books and lengthier fiction. * Book Trust, Kitty and the Sky Garden Adventure *
An utter delight and a perfect book for emerging readers. * V's View from the Bookshelves *
This feline frolic will appeal to readers starting their first chapter books. * iNews *
Harrison writes an amusing story of bravery and self-confidence, encouraging newly independent readers with Mom's words: Don't let fear hold you back. You're braver than you think. * Kirkus Reviews *
Beautifully presented in a small format for little hands and densely illustrated in tones of grey and orange on almost every page, superhero Kitty's magical story is simply purrfect for both cat lovers and young adventurers. * Lancashire Post *

ISBN: 9780192784131

Dimensions: 185mm x 130mm x 10mm

Weight: 169g

128 pages