The Golden Twine (Cat's Cradle) - Softcover

Jo Rioux

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554536375 ISBN 13: 9781554536375

Publisher: Kids Can Press, 2014

Synopsis

To most, Suri is just an orphan in a traveling caravan. But Suri is determined to prove she has the mettle of a monster tamer. When she unknowingly takes something valuable from a caitsith -- a cat monster -- she will have to quickly harness her powers ... if she even has them!

About this title

Review:

... Rioux's full-color art sparkles with life ... readers won't feel short-changed; they will be eager for the next book.--Booklist

This graphic novel's elegant, muted illustrations work with the story to combine humor and heart with fantastical suspense.--The Horn Book

The Golden Twine will appeal to reluctant readers who need an eye-catching book to grab their attention and to competent readers who appreciate a great fantasy story.--School Library Journal

Action-packed, easy to follow and featuring a cast of monsters inimical and otherwise, along with a winningly intrepid heroine.--Kirkus Reviews

... a mix of adventure, excitement, mystery and humour ... This successful combination, along with a cliffhanger ending, makes The Golden Twine a highly accessible book, particularly for new readers of graphica.--Quill & Quire

About the Author:

Jo Rioux previously illustrated the Sam & Friends Mysteries. Her love for the graphic novel medium led her to start writing her own series, Cat's Cradle. When she is not at her drawing desk, Jo can be found nestled in a pile of books. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario.Jo Rioux previously illustrated the Sam & Friends Mysteries. Her love for the graphic novel medium led her to start writing her own series, Cat's Cradle. When she is not at her drawing desk, Jo can be found nestled in a pile of books. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kids Can Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1554536375
• ISBN 13: 9781554536375
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 111
• Illustrator: Jo Rioux