Carbonel: The King of the Cats (Carbonel #1)
Barbara Sleigh
4.21 · 14 ratings · Published: 1955
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.
- fantasy 4
- animals 3
- cats 3
- action / adventure 3
- classics 3
- magic 3
- paranormal 3
- witches & sorcerers 2
- children 2
- mystery 2
- urban fantasy 2
- 20th century 2
- anthropomorphism 2
- friendship 2
- drama 2
- supernatural 1
- female mc 1
- magical realism 1
- exploration 1
- historical 1
- non-human/xenofiction 1
- low fantasy 1
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- middle grade 3
- young adult 2
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The 'Carbonel' series
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