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Product Identifiers
PublisherNew York Review of Books, Incorporated, T.H.E.
ISBN-101590171268
ISBN-139781590171264
eBay Product ID (ePID)30786471
Product Key Features
Book TitleCarbonel : the King of the Cats
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, Animals / Cats, General
Publication Year2004
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes, Drummond, V. H.
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorBarbara Sleigh
Book SeriesCarbonel Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight13.2 Oz
Item Length8.8 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Reviews"A delightful fantasy of real literary merit. When Rosemary acquired a black cat and an old broom, she thought she had a pet and a means of earning money for widowed mother. But Carbonel was magic, and at his behest she set out to acquire a witch's hat, pot and spell to disenchant him. How she does this will enthrall children. Amustfor all libraries." Library Journal "The children are lively, the grown-ups (including the witch) colorful and the mingling of magic and reality is most effective. New York Times "A delightfully amusing story." Parents Magazine "It's a highly diverting fantasy, told exactly as though it all could happen." Chicago Tribune "We do like good fantasy, and it is hard to find. Here is some magic sturdily rooted in everyday happenings with both the real children and their enchanted acquaintances well characterized and sharing in some very convincing experiences." New York Herald Tribune "A truly bewitching story reminiscent ofAlice in Wonderland." New York Journal American "A highly entertaining fantasy." San Francisco Chronicle "Magic and everyday life blend smoothly in this highly enjoyable fantasy, perfect for reading aloud." Terri Schmitz, Horn Book, "A delightful fantasy of real literary merit. When Rosemary acquired a black cat and an old broom, she thought she had a pet and a means of earning money for widowed mother. But Carbonel was magic, and at his behest she set out to acquire a witch's hat, pot and spell to disenchant him. How she does this will enthrall children. A must for all libraries." Library Journal "The children are lively, the grown-ups (including the witch) colorful and the mingling of magic and reality is most effective. New York Times "A delightfully amusing story." Parents Magazine "It's a highly diverting fantasy, told exactly as though it all could happen." Chicago Tribune "We do like good fantasy, and it is hard to find. Here is some magic sturdily rooted in everyday happenings with both the real children and their enchanted acquaintances well characterized and sharing in some very convincing experiences." New York Herald Tribune "A truly bewitching story reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland ." New York Journal American "A highly entertaining fantasy." San Francisco Chronicle "Magic and everyday life blend smoothly in this highly enjoyable fantasy, perfect for reading aloud." Terri Schmitz, Horn Book
Grade FromFourth Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisBack in print in the U.S. for the first time in over 30 years. Rosemary's plan to clean houses during her summer break and surprise her mother with the money hits a snag when an old lady at the market talks her into buying a second-rate broom and a cat she can't even afford to keep. But appearances can be deceiving. Some old ladies are witches, some brooms can fly, and some ordinary-looking cats are Princes of the Royal Blood. Rosemary's cat ("You may call me Carbonel. That is my name.") soon enlists her help in an adventure to free him from a hideous spell and return him to his rightful throne. But along the way Rosemary and her friend John must do some clever sleuthing, work a little magic of their own, and--not least-- put up with the demands of a very haughty cat., Back in print in the U.S. for the first time in over 30 years.Rosemary's plan to clean houses during her summer break and surprise her mother with the money hits a snag when an old lady at the market talks her into buying a second-rate broom and a cat she can't even afford to keep. But appearances can be deceiving. Some old ladies are witches, some brooms can fly, and some ordinary-looking cats are Princes of the Royal Blood. Rosemary's cat ("You may call me Carbonel. That is my name.") soon enlists her help in an adventure to free him from a hideous spell and return him to his rightful throne. But along the way Rosemary and her friend John must do some clever sleuthing, work a little magic of their own, and--not least-- put up with the demands of a very haughty cat.
This is q classic children's tale of an old retired witch and her cat, an enchanted cat prince. The story follows the attempt of two children, Rosemary and John, to help the cat cat win his freedom and his throne. In the end, the children help the witch also. For what can a witch do if all she knows is magic and now that she is retired it doesn't work? There is a happy ending for all.
This is the first of three books written by Barbara Sleigh about Carbonel and his human friends. I highly recommend all three.