Author: Bettie Sharpe
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426896638
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Once upon a time there was a scheming, lying tart who cared for nothing but her own pleasures and her shoe collection. Once the peerlessly beautiful Lady Catriona, consort to the king, Cat's fortunes fall far when her aged husband dies. The king's wizard turns her into a cat and tries to drown her in the mill pond. Fortunately Cat is a clever survivor and enlists the help of Julian, the miller's youngest son, in her plan for revenge. She originally sees Julian as a mere pawn for her plans to break her curse, but as they work together Cat comes to know and care for him. Even if the curse can be broken, can a good-hearted man love a woman who has been as vain and selfish as Cat? 34,000 words
Cat's Tale: A Fairy Tale Retold
Author: Bettie Sharpe
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426896638
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Once upon a time there was a scheming, lying tart who cared for nothing but her own pleasures and her shoe collection. Once the peerlessly beautiful Lady Catriona, consort to the king, Cat's fortunes fall far when her aged husband dies. The king's wizard turns her into a cat and tries to drown her in the mill pond. Fortunately Cat is a clever survivor and enlists the help of Julian, the miller's youngest son, in her plan for revenge. She originally sees Julian as a mere pawn for her plans to break her curse, but as they work together Cat comes to know and care for him. Even if the curse can be broken, can a good-hearted man love a woman who has been as vain and selfish as Cat? 34,000 words
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426896638
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Once upon a time there was a scheming, lying tart who cared for nothing but her own pleasures and her shoe collection. Once the peerlessly beautiful Lady Catriona, consort to the king, Cat's fortunes fall far when her aged husband dies. The king's wizard turns her into a cat and tries to drown her in the mill pond. Fortunately Cat is a clever survivor and enlists the help of Julian, the miller's youngest son, in her plan for revenge. She originally sees Julian as a mere pawn for her plans to break her curse, but as they work together Cat comes to know and care for him. Even if the curse can be broken, can a good-hearted man love a woman who has been as vain and selfish as Cat? 34,000 words
Cat Tale
Author: Craig Pittman
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488098719
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
A Garden & Gun Best Book of 2020 “Witty and passionate.” —Lauren Groff “Craig Pittman has a remarkable talent for telling stories set in the Sunshine State that never fail to fascinate and entertain.”—Gilbert King “The definitive book on one of America’s least understood apex predators. The story of how Florida’s panthers were saved from extinction is one that both deserves and needs to be told.” —Dane Huckelbridge The captivating tale of the Florida panther, its survival and rescue from extinction With novelistic detail and an eye for the absurd, Craig Pittman recounts the extraordinary story of the people who brought the panther back from the brink of extinction, the ones who nearly pushed the species over the edge, and the cats that were caught in the middle. This being Florida, there's more than a little weirdness, too. An engrossing narrative of wry humor, sharp writing and exhaustive reportage, Cat Tale shows what it takes to bring one species back and what unexpected costs such a decision brings.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488098719
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
A Garden & Gun Best Book of 2020 “Witty and passionate.” —Lauren Groff “Craig Pittman has a remarkable talent for telling stories set in the Sunshine State that never fail to fascinate and entertain.”—Gilbert King “The definitive book on one of America’s least understood apex predators. The story of how Florida’s panthers were saved from extinction is one that both deserves and needs to be told.” —Dane Huckelbridge The captivating tale of the Florida panther, its survival and rescue from extinction With novelistic detail and an eye for the absurd, Craig Pittman recounts the extraordinary story of the people who brought the panther back from the brink of extinction, the ones who nearly pushed the species over the edge, and the cats that were caught in the middle. This being Florida, there's more than a little weirdness, too. An engrossing narrative of wry humor, sharp writing and exhaustive reportage, Cat Tale shows what it takes to bring one species back and what unexpected costs such a decision brings.
Meow
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060291613
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
A collection of folktales about cats.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060291613
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
A collection of folktales about cats.
Cats and Wolves
Author: Amberlyn Holland
Publisher: Amberlyn Holland
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Caitlyn doesn't have nine lives. She is, however, willing to risk the one she's got to reclaim the legacy stolen from her family. As long as the Golden Shield remains in the hands of the vicious Lord Gifre, wolf-shifter Doane knows his pack will never be safe. So he'll do whatever it takes to get the powerful ancient relic away from his enemy. The Golden Shield rightfully belongs to her family and Caitlyn will cross any line to reclaim it. After months of lying, cheating, and morally ambiguous choices, the chance to get it back is almost within her reach. Unfortunately, the only way into Gifre's heavily guarded estate requires Doane and Caitlyn to pose as a married couple. In constant danger of discovery, they're forced to work together and trust one another in order to survive. But only one of them will be able to walk away with the prize. If you're looking for a clean fairy tale fantasy romance featuring wolf-shifters, strong women, adventure, magic and happily-ever-after, don't miss the entire Wolves Ever After series of re-imagined fairy tales. Keywords: fantasy romance books, epic, royal, dragon, love, fairy tale, fairytales, happily ever after, series, sword & magic, sword and sorcery, standalone, love story, witch and wizard, werewolf, throne, princess, the snow queen, slow burn, wolf shifter, ya, young adult, teen, puss in boots retelling.
Publisher: Amberlyn Holland
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Caitlyn doesn't have nine lives. She is, however, willing to risk the one she's got to reclaim the legacy stolen from her family. As long as the Golden Shield remains in the hands of the vicious Lord Gifre, wolf-shifter Doane knows his pack will never be safe. So he'll do whatever it takes to get the powerful ancient relic away from his enemy. The Golden Shield rightfully belongs to her family and Caitlyn will cross any line to reclaim it. After months of lying, cheating, and morally ambiguous choices, the chance to get it back is almost within her reach. Unfortunately, the only way into Gifre's heavily guarded estate requires Doane and Caitlyn to pose as a married couple. In constant danger of discovery, they're forced to work together and trust one another in order to survive. But only one of them will be able to walk away with the prize. If you're looking for a clean fairy tale fantasy romance featuring wolf-shifters, strong women, adventure, magic and happily-ever-after, don't miss the entire Wolves Ever After series of re-imagined fairy tales. Keywords: fantasy romance books, epic, royal, dragon, love, fairy tale, fairytales, happily ever after, series, sword & magic, sword and sorcery, standalone, love story, witch and wizard, werewolf, throne, princess, the snow queen, slow burn, wolf shifter, ya, young adult, teen, puss in boots retelling.
The White Cat
Author: Robert D. San Souci
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9780531071700
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The White Cat helps the youngest prince win his father's throne.
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9780531071700
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The White Cat helps the youngest prince win his father's throne.
Cat and the Beanstalk
Author: Charlotte Guillain
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1410961338
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
This book, a retelling of 'Jack and the Beanstalk', tells the story of a kitten called Cat who sells his cat basket for some magic beans and then goes on an adventure up an awfully big beanstalk. Ages 5+
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1410961338
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
This book, a retelling of 'Jack and the Beanstalk', tells the story of a kitten called Cat who sells his cat basket for some magic beans and then goes on an adventure up an awfully big beanstalk. Ages 5+
Tales of Cats
Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: August House Publishers
ISBN: 9781941460368
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Contains a 'catty' collection of folktales from around the world.
Publisher: August House Publishers
ISBN: 9781941460368
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Contains a 'catty' collection of folktales from around the world.
The Cat's Tale
Author: Doris Orgel
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 9781596432024
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
WHY ARE THE YEARS IN THE CHINESE CALENDAR NAMED AFTER ANIMALS? A young girl and her grandmother learn that being far apart in years doesn’t mean they have nothing in common. Mao the cat and her master, Willow, are less than thrilled when Willow’s grandmother, her Nai-Nai, carelessly omits the important role of Cat from her story. Mao proceeds to set the record straight. A beautiful story unravels and we fi nd out why there is no Year of the Cat and how the circle of years moves on. Told through pictures that are reminiscent of the ancient Chinese masters and yet boldly alive, THE CAT’S TALE is a stellar read-aloud.
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 9781596432024
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
WHY ARE THE YEARS IN THE CHINESE CALENDAR NAMED AFTER ANIMALS? A young girl and her grandmother learn that being far apart in years doesn’t mean they have nothing in common. Mao the cat and her master, Willow, are less than thrilled when Willow’s grandmother, her Nai-Nai, carelessly omits the important role of Cat from her story. Mao proceeds to set the record straight. A beautiful story unravels and we fi nd out why there is no Year of the Cat and how the circle of years moves on. Told through pictures that are reminiscent of the ancient Chinese masters and yet boldly alive, THE CAT’S TALE is a stellar read-aloud.
The Bone Spindle
Author: Leslie Vedder
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593325826
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
An Instant Indie Bestseller! Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince. Fi is a bookish treasure hunter with a knack for ruins and riddles, who definitely doesn’t believe in true love. Shane is a tough-as-dirt girl warrior from the north who likes cracking skulls, pretty girls, and doing things her own way. Briar Rose is a prince under a sleeping curse, who’s been waiting a hundred years for the kiss that will wake him. Cursed princes are nothing but ancient history to Fi—until she pricks her finger on a bone spindle while exploring a long-lost ruin. Now she’s stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose until she and Shane can break the century-old curse on his kingdom. Dark magic, Witch Hunters, and bad exes all stand in her way—not to mention a mysterious witch who might wind up stealing Shane’s heart, along with whatever else she’s after. But nothing scares Fi more than the possibility of falling in love with Briar Rose. Set in a lush world inspired by beloved fairytales, The Bone Spindle is a fast-paced young adult fantasy full of adventure, romance, found family, and snark.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593325826
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
An Instant Indie Bestseller! Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince. Fi is a bookish treasure hunter with a knack for ruins and riddles, who definitely doesn’t believe in true love. Shane is a tough-as-dirt girl warrior from the north who likes cracking skulls, pretty girls, and doing things her own way. Briar Rose is a prince under a sleeping curse, who’s been waiting a hundred years for the kiss that will wake him. Cursed princes are nothing but ancient history to Fi—until she pricks her finger on a bone spindle while exploring a long-lost ruin. Now she’s stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose until she and Shane can break the century-old curse on his kingdom. Dark magic, Witch Hunters, and bad exes all stand in her way—not to mention a mysterious witch who might wind up stealing Shane’s heart, along with whatever else she’s after. But nothing scares Fi more than the possibility of falling in love with Briar Rose. Set in a lush world inspired by beloved fairytales, The Bone Spindle is a fast-paced young adult fantasy full of adventure, romance, found family, and snark.
Prince of Frogs
Author: Amberlyn Holland
Publisher: Amberlyn Holland
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
At the moment tyrannical King Aegron the Cruel was assassinated, each of his children was struck by a different dark curse. Five years later, the Dark Kingdom is struggling to survive. The Royal Family of Darkhar is responsible for most of the misery suffered throughout the Five Kingdoms. And Evonna's experienced it first hand. In a desperate devils bargain, she agrees to assassinate the Dark Kingdom's notoriously cold-blooded and callous Frog Prince in exchange for help in finding her missing brother. But as she works her way closer to Alaistar, she discovers the cursed prince isn't the monster she's been led to believe. And now she doesn't know if she wants to kill him... or kiss him. This Frog Prince inspired fantasy romance novel features a ruthless cursed prince, a reluctant assassin searching for her brother, enemies falling in love, and a mysterious magical cat. Keywords: fairy tale romance, free fantasy romance, slow burn, stand alone romance book, royal fairytale, Frog Prince retelling, magic romance, enchanted magic, ya fantasy romance, sweet fantasy romance, epic love story, throne, princess, young adult, teen.
Publisher: Amberlyn Holland
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
At the moment tyrannical King Aegron the Cruel was assassinated, each of his children was struck by a different dark curse. Five years later, the Dark Kingdom is struggling to survive. The Royal Family of Darkhar is responsible for most of the misery suffered throughout the Five Kingdoms. And Evonna's experienced it first hand. In a desperate devils bargain, she agrees to assassinate the Dark Kingdom's notoriously cold-blooded and callous Frog Prince in exchange for help in finding her missing brother. But as she works her way closer to Alaistar, she discovers the cursed prince isn't the monster she's been led to believe. And now she doesn't know if she wants to kill him... or kiss him. This Frog Prince inspired fantasy romance novel features a ruthless cursed prince, a reluctant assassin searching for her brother, enemies falling in love, and a mysterious magical cat. Keywords: fairy tale romance, free fantasy romance, slow burn, stand alone romance book, royal fairytale, Frog Prince retelling, magic romance, enchanted magic, ya fantasy romance, sweet fantasy romance, epic love story, throne, princess, young adult, teen.