{"product_id":"carbonel-isbn-9781681373058","title":"Carbonel","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback, a story about a girl and her magical talking pet cat, reminiscent of \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRosemary’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 (\u003ci\u003e“You may call me Carbonel. That is my name” \u003c\/i\u003e) 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. Carbonel’s adventures continue in \u003ci\u003eThe Kingdom of Carbonel \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCarbonel and Calidor.\u003c\/i\u003e“A truly bewitching story reminiscent of \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal American\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Carbonel books are excellent stories, imbued with wonder and practicality in equal measure, dry humor, and a clear-eyed and sometimes sardonic love of cats. They have a healthy interest in food and a ruthless interest in the logical working-out of the implications of magic...These books have moved me to laughter and tears.” —Pamela Dean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Magic and everyday life blend smoothly in this highly enjoyable fantasy, perfect for reading aloud.” —Terri Schmitz, \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A delightful fantasy of real literary merit. When Rosemary acquired a black cat and an old broom, she thought she had a pet and a means of earning money for widowed mother. But Carbonel was magic, and at his behest she set out to acquire a witch's hat, pot and spell to disenchant him. How she does this will enthrall children. A must for all libraries.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A delightfully amusing story.\" —\u003ci\u003eParents Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Sleigh \u003c\/b\u003e(1906–1982) worked for the BBC Children’s Hour and is the author of \u003ci\u003eCarbonel \u003c\/i\u003eand two sequels: \u003ci\u003eThe Kingdom of Carbonel \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCarbonel and Calidor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eV. H. Drummond \u003c\/b\u003e(1911–2000) was a British author and illustrator whose books included \u003ci\u003ePhewtus the Squirrel \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMrs. Easter’s Parasol\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"NYRB Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301969088741,"sku":"NP9781681373058","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781681373058.jpg?v=1767723395","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/carbonel-isbn-9781681373058","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}