{"product_id":"black-cat-island-9780316586030","title":"Black Cat Island","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThousands of cats make a daring midnight escape in this page-turning adventure inspired by an astonishing true story, reminiscent of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e101 Dalmations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and perfect for fans of Jon Klassen’s \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Skull\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“What a winner! A delightful book with a fascinating backstory and a villain who gives Cruella de Vil a run for her money.”\u003c\/b\u003e―\u003cb\u003eKatherine Applegate, Newbery Honor-winning and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a clever cat named Millicent is whisked away to a mysterious island, she discovers thousands of other black cats living there under the watchful eye of a man called Mr. Hiss. He claims to love these beautiful creatures, but Millicent suspects otherwise. As the coldest winter in memory sets in, and Millicent discovers his sinister plan, she realizes she must find a way to lead the cats to safety before it’s too late. This timeless tale of courage and ingenuity proves that hope will always lead us home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Ten paws out of ten.” —Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal-winning and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003es bestselling creator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Magnificent illustrations and a captivating narrative of cats captured and winning their own freedom will steal the hearts of young listeners and new readers alike. A true picture story book with the heart of a Beatrix Potter tale and a grounding in American history.” —Rosanne Parry, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Cat Island\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a lucky find for any reader who crosses its path. A fascinating, mostly-true story that brings a remarkable historical footnote delightfully to life.” —Dashka Slater, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Cat Island\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is unlike any picture book we’ve ever read before—a humdinger of a page-turning story that carefully builds towards a great and satisfying ending. The evocative illustrations crackle with life and offer a wonderful sense of time and place, and the fact that it’s inspired by a true story makes it even more remarkable.” —Erin and Terry Fan (The Fan Brothers), bestselling creators of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Night Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eOcean Meets Sky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“What a story. I loved it.\" —Dave Eggers, Newbery Medal-winning and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“You don't have to love cats to love this book. You don't even have to like cats. It's just a really good story that happens to be (mostly) true.” —Carl Hiaasen, Newbery Honor-winning and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47791188770994,"sku":"9780316586030","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/7418\/0786\/files\/O_e0513425-ede1-42d5-bca2-9cbd97ee5e0c.jpg?v=1791195427","url":"https:\/\/shop.hachettebookgroup.com\/products\/black-cat-island-9780316586030","provider":"Hachette Book Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}