Georgia Children's Book Award
2014 · Children's Book (Grades 4 - 8) · Nominee
About This Book
Is the kingdom's fate in the hands of an orphan cat?
Running fast to save his life, Aldwyn ducks into an unusual pet store. Moments later Jack, a young wizard in training, comes in to choose a magical animal to be his familiar. Aldwyn's always been clever. But magical? Jack thinks so—and Aldwyn is happy to play along.
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 powerful cat he claims to be.
Then the unthinkable happens. Jack and two other young wizards are captured by the evil queen of Vastia.
On a thrilling quest to save their loyals, the familiars face dangerous foes, unearth a shocking centuries-old secret, and discover a destiny that will change Vastia forever. Their magical adventure—an irresistible blend of real heart, edge-of-your-seat action, and laugh-out-loud humor—is an unforgettable celebration of fantasy and friendship.
Running fast to save his life, Aldwyn ducks into an unusual pet store. Moments later Jack, a young wizard in training, comes in to choose a magical animal to be his familiar. Aldwyn's always been clever. But magical? Jack thinks so—and Aldwyn is happy to play along.
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 powerful cat he claims to be.
Then the unthinkable happens. Jack and two other young wizards are captured by the evil queen of Vastia.
On a thrilling quest to save their loyals, the familiars face dangerous foes, unearth a shocking centuries-old secret, and discover a destiny that will change Vastia forever. Their magical adventure—an irresistible blend of real heart, edge-of-your-seat action, and laugh-out-loud humor—is an unforgettable celebration of fantasy and friendship.
Series Placement
Awards
Massachusetts Children's Book Award
2014 · Children's Book · Honor Book
Massachusetts Children's Book Award
2014 · Children's Book · Nominee
Nene Award
2014 · Children's Fiction · Nominee
Beehive Award
2013 · Fiction · Nominee
Golden Sower Award
2013 · Intermediate · Nominee
Grand Canyon Reader Award
2013 · Intermediate · Nominee
Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award
2013 · Children's · Nominee
Nene Award
2013 · Children's Fiction · Nominee
Nevada Young Readers' Award
2013 · Young Readers · Nominee
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
2013 · Grades 3-5 · Winner
Young Hoosier Book Award
2013 · Intermediate · Nominee
Nene Award
2012 · Children's Fiction · Nominee
E.B. White Read Aloud Award
2011 · Middle Readers · Finalist
