The Home-alone Kitten (Animal Rescue Center) - Softcover

Nolan, Tina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589254937 ISBN 13: 9781589254930

Publisher: Tiger Tales, 2016

Synopsis

Abandoned...lost...neglected? There's always a home at Animal Magic! In a perfect world, there would be no need for Animal Magic. But Ella and Caleb Harrison, who live at the animal rescue center with their parents, know that life isn't perfect. Every day there's a new arrival in need of their help! When soccer star Jake Adams cancels his appearance at Animal Magic's anniversary celebration, Ella is determined to find out why. But when she and Caleb arrive at Jake's house, all they find is his adopted kitten, Charlie, meowing on the doorstep....

About this title

About the Author:

Tina Nolan, the pen name of Jenny Oldfield, has written numerous best-selling books for children. She has a love and knowledge of animals that makes her the perfect author for the Animal Rescue Center series. Jenny lives in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 1–3—Ella Harrison lives with her father, veterinarian mother, and older brother Caleb at the Animal Magic Rescue Center. The center is a haven for neglected cats and dogs, as well as the occasional rabbit, hamster, guinea pig, and horse. Unfortunately, their cranky neighbor Mrs. Brooks hates the noise and chaos created by the rescue center. She's willing to do just about anything to have it shut down. The Unwanted Puppy follows Ella as she rescues Honey, a golden retriever pup abandoned in a cardboard box. Ella worries about a petition started by Mrs. Brooks to shut down the rescue center. In The Home-Alone Kitten, the rescue center holds a one-year anniversary celebration. Troubles abound with another threat from Mrs. Brooks and the mysterious disappearance of soccer star Jake Adams, but Ella saves the day in the nick of time. Each title begins with an illustrated look at the rescue center's website, complete with a list of animals ready for adoption and the qualities of their ideal home. The action-driven plots are fast moving and the grayscale illustrations are chock-full of adorable furry animals. The narrative is descriptive, if lackluster, and the single-minded characters lack depth as they hurtle toward the inevitable happy ending. The short chapters are suitable for young readers. VERDICT Although the stories lack dimension, fans of Sue Bentley's "Magic" books will be delighted with the animal-centric plots and colorful, attractive covers.—Amy Seto Forrester, Denver Public Library

About this edition

• Publisher: Tiger Tales
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1589254937
• ISBN 13: 9781589254930
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112
• Illustrator: Chernyshova Anna