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Synopsis
Adam and his friends are exploring the area around Spooksville when they come across a black cat. It seems friendly: it purrs when they rub its back, and licks its paws like any other cat. But then it follows them back to town, and strange things begin to happen. A tree falls down, and a house catches fire. Each time something bad happens, the cat is there—watching, with its strange green eyes. And it won’t go away. Adam and his friends don’t know what to do. Especially when the fearsome feline begins to use its powers on them!
Is The Wicked Cat appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Middle grade supernatural mystery with a menacing magical cat causing accidents and danger. Some scary moments and peril for kid characters, but appropriate tension for the age group.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm and violence.
Who'll love this
A creepy cat with mysterious powers follows kids around town, causing scary accidents they have to figure out how to stop.