Carbonel: The King of Cats
“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. Amustfor all libraries.” –Library Journal“The children are lively, the grown-ups (including the witch) colorful and the mingling of magic and reality is most effective. –New York Times“A delightfully amusing story.” –Parents Magazine“It’s a highly diverting fantasy, told exactly as though it all could happen.” –Chicago Tribune“We do like good fantasy, and it is hard to find. Here is some magic sturdily rooted in everyday happenings with both the real children and their enchanted acquaintances well characterized and sharing in some very convincing experiences.” –New York Herald Tribune“A truly bewitching story reminiscent ofAlice in Wonderland.” –New York Journal American“A highly entertaining fantasy.” –San Francisco Chronicle“Magic and everyday life blend smoothly in this highly enjoyable fantasy, perfect for reading aloud.” –Terri Schmitz, Horn Book