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A magical partnership between a cat and a boy. A mysterious plot years in the making. Will they uncover the truth before it’s too late?
Toby is a young tom with big dreams. He wants to be just like his father, who had a distinguished career serving the High Council until his disappearance. First things first, Toby must become an apprentice cat and study magic with other magical cats and mages.
Accepted into the King’s Master School of Mages, he’s partnered with Lorn Ribaldy, the human nephew of a notorious traitor. Before long, Toby and Lorn learn that they may soon lose their places in the school and society because of their association with Lorn’s uncle. Their only hope is to find the secret to Toby’s father’s disappearance.
When the puzzle pieces start to fit together, they learn that a much greater danger is looming. Can they catch the evil mastermind at work -- and keep up with their homework -- before all of humanity is destroyed?
Apprentice Cat is a magical animal adventure story appropriate for ages nine and up about overcoming obstacles. If you love edge-of-your-seat action, intriguing espionage, and a bit of magic, then you’ll love Virginia Ripple’s first installment of the Master Cat series.
Buy Apprentice Cat to start the magical adventure today!
Interview with the Author
Q - So, what makes the Master Cat series special?
A – As one reviewer said, it’s Harry Potter with Cats. I’ve brought three of my favorite things into this series: fantastic magic, head-strong felines and a Christian worldview.
In the world of the Malkins (an archaic word meaning cat) cats and humans partner up to do magic. The magic, in and of itself, is nothing more than a tool, but like any tool, it can be used for good or evil. The heroes in these tales fight to bring the bad guys to justice while not losing themselves in a world where the ends justify the means.
Q - What order should I read the books in?
A - While you can read them in any order without getting completely lost, I suggest the following order for the best story-telling experience:
- Apprentice Cat
- Secrets of the Malkin
- Journeyman Cat
- Huntress of the Malkin
- Master Cat
- Clash of the Malkin (coming soon)
Q - So, why should readers give these books a try?
A – If you enjoy books with talking animals, especially cats, like in Erin Hunter’s Warrior series or Shirley Murphy-Rousseau’s Joe Grey Mysteries, you’ll feel right at home in the Malkin world. If you enjoyed the magic and mystery in Harry Potter, you’ll find a similar experience with this series.
These books are also a good, clean stories. You can allow your young reader to explore the Malkin world without fear of foul language or suggestible situations and, while the themes and messages are Christian, I’ve chosen to allow readers to find their own meaning within the stories.
Q - Can readers get the whole series in one go?
A – Not yet, but I have plans to put together boxed sets within the next few months.
Enjoy and thanks for reading!
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