The Cats of Silver Crescent by Kaela Noel (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Cats of Silver Crescent by Kaela Noel "Chapter opener illustrations by Jessica Roux"--Copyright page. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this stand-alone novel with themes of friendship and family, twelve-year-old Elsby discovers a family of talking cats living in the house next door and must help them harness the magic that made them that way. From the author of the acclaimed Coo, The Cats of Silver Crescent is for fans of Kathi Appelt and Katherine Applegate.With her mother busy traveling for work, Elsby isnt thrilled to be spending a few weeks with her great-aunt Verity. Luckily, she has her notebook and a lush garden to sketch to help pass the time. But a visitor takes Elsby by surprise: a cat standing on its two hind legs and dressed like a sailor dashes across the garden and into the neighboring woods!Elsby cant believe her eyes, and she cant imagine that Aunt Verity would believe her, either. But that night, the cat and three of his cat companions approach Elsby. They need Elsbys help. While the cats can talk, think, and behave like humans, the magical spell that made them that way will revert if its not renewed soon. Elsby might be the only one who can save them--but every enchantment comes at a price.A contemporary fantasy about family, friends, trust, and the magic thats inside everyone, The Cats of Silver Crescent will captivate animal lovers and fans of Jenn Reeses A Game of Fox & Squirrels. Author Biography Kaela Noel is the author of Coo. She was born in San Francisco and grew up in New Jersey. She lives in Rhode Island with her family. Review "Twelve-year-old Elisabeth "Elsby" MacBride arrives in Snipatuit, Rhode Island, from Brooklyn to stay with her mysterious aunt Verity in her Carpenter Gothic-style home for the summer. One stormy night, three talking cats show up and ask for help. . . . The sinister small-town New England setting seeps into the narrative. . . . Noels writing embraces a comforting historical atmosphere. . . . The imaginative descriptions, well-developed characterization, and sophisticated vocabulary will appeal to keen readers. Meanwhile, coming-of-age themes explore tween friendships and belonging. . . . An ominous and well-executed supernatural fantasy with cozy mystery undertones." -- Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN0062956000 Author Kaela Noel Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780062956002 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-04-30 Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2024-04-30 Audience Age 8-12 DEWEY FIC Pages 272 Language English ISBN-10 0062956000 Imprint US Greenwillow Books Publisher US HarperCollins UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159790121;

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