Paw Power

March 1, 2011

Gr 2-4-Nine-year-old Maddy Lloyd wants a kitten more than anything, but her younger brother is allergic. With the pet she can't have still on her mind, she finds three ceramic cats at an antique market and impulsively trades her lucky coin for the set. That night, the largest one, Greykin, comes to life. His mission is to help Maddy solve a bullying problem at school. With small sketches on most spreads and a simple story line with few side plots, this book is a good choice for reluctant readers. Maddy is a believable character who faces her fears with the help of one magic feline. Purchase where Sue Bentley's "Magic Kitten" series (Grosset & Dunlap) is popular.-Kelly Roth, Bartow County Public Library, Cartersville, GA

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