The Familiars

$14.39

Hardcover
Publish Date: September 2010
Series: Familiars
Language: English
Reading Level: 6.3
EAN: 9780061961083

Overview

For fans of Warriors and Wings of Fire comes a magical adventure story about a street cat who’s mistaken for a wizard’s familiar.

“Whether furry, flippered or feathered you’ll be taking a closer look at your family pet.” –Michael Buckley, author of The Sisters Grimm and NERDS

When Aldwyn, a young alley cat on the run, ducks into a mysterious pet shop, he doesn’t expect his life to change. But that’s exactly what happens when Jack, a young wizard in training, picks Aldwyn to be his magical familiar.

Finally off the tough streets, Aldwyn thinks he’s got it made. He just has to convince the other familiars–the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert–that he’s the telekinetic cat he claims to be. But when Jack and two other wizards in training are captured by the evil queen, Aldwyn will have to use all of his street smarts, a few good friends, and a nose for adventure to save the day!

This delightful Indie Next pick is beloved by hundreds of thousands of readers and was named to nine state award lists. Don’t miss any of the exciting books in the Familiars series: Secrets of the Crown, Circle of Heroes, and Palace of Dreams.

Details

Pages: 368
Dimensions: 8.68 x 6.54 x 1.22 in
Lexile Score: 920
Interest Level: Middle Grade (MG)
Point Value: 10
ISBN: 0061961086

Awards

2014 Nene Award - Nominee (Children's Fiction)
2013 Beehive Awards - Nominee (Fiction)
2013 Golden Sower Award - Nominee (Intermediate)
2013 Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee (Intermediate)
2013 Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee (Young Readers)
2013 Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Winner (Grades 3-5)
2013 Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee (Intermediate)
2012 Nene Award - Nominee (Children's Fiction)
2011 E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist (Middle Readers)