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Secret of the storm Cover Image Book Book

Secret of the storm / Beth McMullen.

McMullen, Beth, 1969- (author.).

Summary:

Cassie King's father has died, her mother has retreated into herself, away from reality, and her best friend has abandoned her for the in crowd, so when she and her sort-of friend, Joe, find a kitten during an intense electrical storm, Cassie is determined to adopt him; but Albert (named for Einstein) is no ordinary kitten: he is incredibly strong, things around him tend to burn, his eyes glow red, and when he gets annoyed the weather turns dangerous--in fact Albert is a dragon, and there is someone searching for him with very unfriendly intentions.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781534482852 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 1534482857 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 290 pages ; 22 cm.
  • Edition: First Aladdin hardcover edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Aladdin, 2022.

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Target Audience Note:
Ages 9 to 13. Aladdin.

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Genre: Action and adventure fiction.
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  • 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.

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  • School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2022 March

    Gr 3–7—Twelve-year-old Cassie Jones has had a hard year; her father was killed in a car accident. The pain of that moment is a constant in Cassie's life, and her mother now spends her days sleeping and taking pills to cope. Her best friend, Mia, has become popular and distances herself, making Cassie feel lonelier than ever. Things take an unexpected turn when Cassie and fellow library volunteer Joe get caught in a sudden storm. As it subsides, Cassie and Joe emerge only to hear the soft mews of a kitten, who they name Albert. Something isn't right about this cat, though. Unexplained things keep happening; random items start burning and there are more sudden storms. As the two attempt to learn more about Albert, they find out that there are others looking for him. Cassie and Joe need to figure out what Albert is and how to help him before it is too late, and the cliffhanger ending alludes to a sequel. Joe is the only person of color explicitly described. VERDICT A quick, action-packed read perfect for fans of animal, fantasy, and mystery tales.—Katie Llera

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