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Carbonel: The King of the Cats

Carbonel: The King of the Cats

Barbara Sleigh

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1955

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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 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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Barbara Sleigh

Barbara Sleigh (1906–1982) is the author of Carbonel: The King of the Cats, The Kingdom of Carbonel and Carbonel & Calidor. She worked for the BBC’s Children's Hour.

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