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Deep in a mountain cave a witch is plotting "We need something small, something sly, to carry a spell...and then we shall see who reigns on the Black Mountain!" The kitten Shape-Shifter is her victim. But before the charm is complete, the kitten escapes. He flees, in a terrifying chase, caught in a spell gone wrong and a shape that he cannot control. He brings disaster even to those who want to help him. Is there another power that can break the spell?
Is Shape Shifter - The Naming of Pangur Ban appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A kitten escapes a witch's curse but becomes trapped in an uncontrollable shape-shifting spell. Features magical peril, pursuit by villains, and the kitten accidentally causing harm despite good intentions.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity, animal harm, and possession.
Who'll love this
Kids who love animal protagonists and magical adventures will root for a brave kitten trying to break free from a witch's curse.