Guardian Cats and the Lost Books of Alexandria
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.73 (740 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0983705410 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Libraries? Books? Cats? Adventure? What's Not to Love?" according to Internezzo. This is a wonderful, magical tale for kids and grown-ups alike. And speaking of magical tails, Marco is a most endearing, intrepid warrior and defender of books -- through time and space. Anyone who has ever owned a cat, or been owned by one, will not f. "Great cat story!" according to Michelle Ben Fraj. I didn't personally read this book, my son needed it for a class project. He had a hard time finding a book that interested him and wasn't overwhelmingly long (he was only in 5th grade for goodness sake!). He was fascinated by story which kept him intri. Not great writing but I finished it and it was a Michelle Lynn Very much a young adult book. Not great writing but I finished it and it was a good story.
. I was fascinated by the mythology of the cats back to the library of Alexandria. This tightly woven adventure story follows Cicero's new apprentice Marco. some of the same adventure, magic battle between good and bad that I loved in the Harry Potter books." Karen, Reader Review"the story also can be appreciated for its classic structure and homage to archetypes handed down through all the ages of story-telling. Here is the hero's journey told anew. "This book had the flavor of some of my favorite books. Fahrenheit 451 and 1984, without the dystopian sadness. The aging Cicero shows Marco that fear and an intolerance of knowledge can lead t
***Book Discussion Guide available*** Cicero, the old library cat is more than he seems -- an elder Guardian charged with protecting an ancient book of power. Marco, a house cat alone in the world for the first time, finds refuge in the public library, a suitable home for an orange tabby gifted with the ability to read. Conveying these serious themes is a loosely organized fellowship of cats, a magical book, an evil professor, angelic creatures, mythological demons, a hyperactive ferret, and three gangster raccoons. Escaping with a bagful of books and an armful of cats, the last librarian places each book in a safe haven with a cat to guard it. But an unlimited amount of reading time is not young Marco's destiny. With the burning of the legendary Library of Alexandria as the story's point of departure, Guardian Cats offers a fictionalized version of this tragic event. Buried in a secret chamber, the book is a magnet for attracting the wrong kind of attention. Guardian Cats, a historical fantasy, can be read on several levels. For ages 9 to adult. The attraction, addiction and abuse of power. Both entertaining and thought provoking, the story deals with very human concerns about loyalty, courage, and the overwhelming odds against becoming a hero.. Painfully aware his days are numbered, Cicero is troubled by the fact tha
Author of GUARDIAN CATS AND THE LOST BOOKS OF ALEXANDRIA. A member of National Wildlife Federation with two acres of Certified Wildlife Habitat. A blend of fantasy, magical realism and legendary historical events, Guardian Cats is a book about men and power seen through the eyes of cats. First book in a series. Rahma is a member of the World Wildlife Organization, adopter of endangered species.