Carbonel: The King of Cats (New York Review Children's Collection Series)

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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 ...

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Overview

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.

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Children's Literature - Cheryl Williams Chang
This timeless fantasy set in the 1950's has been re-released in 2011 as part of the New York Review Children's Collection. Rosemary, a young, independent girl, has decided to earn additional funds over the summer by cleaning people's houses in order to help her mom with the home finances. However, when she goes to the market in search of cleaning products, she ends up purchasing a pitiful broom that comes with a cat. Initially disappointed with her finds, she realizes that the broom can fly, and the cat, named Carbonel, can talk. It is discovered that Carbonel is of royal blood and is being held captive under a spell that needs to be resolved. To quell the spell, a cauldron and a witch's hat must be found. Solving a mystery of such grand proportions is hard to do alone. Fortunately Rosemary befriends John. With the help of Carbonel, Rosemary and John embark upon an exciting adventure. This hard-back book is a delightful read and will definitely intrigue avid female readers. The dialogue is a bit complex as well as the story content making this story appropriate for early middle school students. The perfect place for this book is in a middle school library. Reviewer: Cheryl Williams Chang
Publishers Weekly
Carbonel: The King of the Cats by Barbara Sleigh, illus. by V.H. Drummond, first published in 1955, stars young Rosemary, whose plan to buy a broom to clean houses over the summer takes an unexpected turn. The woman who sells her the broom also throws a cat into the bargain (for a few farthings extra), and the feline turns out to be enchanted. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781590171264
  • Publisher: New York Review Books
  • Publication date: 10/10/2004
  • Series: New York Review Children's Collection Series
  • Pages: 216
  • Sales rank: 597,532
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.69 (w) x 8.78 (h) x 0.64 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 20, 2006

    still great after all these years

    I dont know if I can say how good this book really is-the imagination it helped to develop in me as a child was wonderful.I have the entire series now and love them just as much as I did then-hopefully they will re-print them all so people can afford to buy this set for their children-you wont regret it!

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