Book details
Adventures of a Cat-Whiskered Girl
Description
Big Audrey is a girl . . . with cat's whiskers . . . and sort of cat's eyes. But, is there an other cat-whiskered, sort of cat-eyed girl?Big Audrey waves goodbye to her friends Iggy and Neddie, Seamus, and Crazy Wig, in Los Angeles and hitches a ride with bongo-playing-while-driving Marlon Brando across the country to Poughkeepsie, New York, city of mystery. She finds she has questions needing answers—and a bit of inter-plane-of-existence traveling to do.Big Audrey and her telepathic friend Molly zigzag off on an incredibly strange and kooky adventure, and solve the mystery of the cat-whiskered doppelganger.
Age
10-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
288 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Fantasy Adventure: 'Adventures of a Cat-Whiskered Girl' offers a whimsical and imaginative journey that will captivate readers who enjoy fantasy adventures with unique characters and magical elements.
- Quirky and Humorous: Daniel Pinkwater's signature humor shines through in this book, providing a delightful reading experience filled with quirky characters and witty dialogue that can entertain both young readers and adults alike.
- Thought-Provoking Themes: Despite its playful tone, the book explores meaningful themes such as identity, friendship, and the importance of accepting oneself and others, offering valuable lessons amidst the fun.
- Creative World-Building: Pinkwater creates a rich and vivid world that is both familiar and fantastical, encouraging readers to immerse themselves in the settings and the peculiarities of the universe he has crafted.