LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Here’s a magical new adventure for little superhero-in-training Kitty. It all begins with a moonlight dash to help a magician who’s lost her much-loved pet and assistant. Crystal the poodle vanished on cue during a magic trick, but failed to reappear, leaving the Great Marella distraught. Using her superpowers and with the help of her friends, Kitty is able to find Crystal and take her safely home. Along the way, Kitty makes new friends, including Dusty the theatre cat, who has an amazing singing voice, but is too shy to appear on stage.
In the final scene, everyone agrees that friendship is more important than fame anyway, and it’s certainly at the heart of the story which sparkles as ever in the hands of this talented writer and illustrator team. There are now lots of books to collect in this series and they are purrfect reading for newly confident readers.
Andrea Reece
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Kitty and the Vanishing Act Synopsis
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?
About This Edition
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9780192784131 |
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6th October 2022 |
| Author: |
Paula Harrison |
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Jenny Lovlie |
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Oxford University Press |
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Paperback |
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113 pages |
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Press Reviews
Paula Harrison Press Reviews
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
Author
About Paula Harrison
Paula Harrison began inventing stories and writing them down as a child. One of her best was about a magical land inhabited by talking bookworms. After taking an English degree, she became a primary school teacher and is now married with two children. She loves inspiring children's imaginations and believes that day-dreaming can be a really good use of your time (although she hasn't actually said that during a lesson). Over the years, she's shared many different authors' books with children, and now she can't wait to share her own.
Paula says: “The beginnings of the idea for The Rescue Princesses came when I watched my daughters playing. They were racing around the garden pretending to be Princesses who could go anywhere and do anything they liked. That set me thinking: in a world where anything is possible, Princesses won’t be sitting around on thrones. They’ll be out there, proving they’re better than the Princes!”
Paula Harrison is the author of Red Moon Rising (for older readers) and The Rescue Princesses (a younger series). She wanted to be a writer from a young age but spent many happy years being a primary school teacher first. She finds inspiration in lots of things from cloud shapes to snippets of conversation. She loves sandy beaches and eating popcorn. She lives with her husband and children in Buckinghamshire, which is nowhere near the sea. Whenever possible, she packs her family into the car and journeys far and wide to find a sandy beach where she can paddle in the waves.
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