Kitty Quest (Kitty Quest #1)

Wanting to make some cash on the fantastical medieval island of Pawdor, Woolfrik--a blue-eyed orange tabby--and Perigold--a green-eyed purple feline--offer to help an elderly gray cat vanquish the monster residing in her cellar, which turns out to be nothing more than a faulty pipe. As payment, they receive an "exquisite looking jewel" that doesn't seem to be good for much. When an actual monster attacks, though, and the jewel is accidentally tossed into a slime pit, the legendary Tower of Kitquaroo emerges, knocking out the monster and temporarily defeating its mustachioed cape-wearing feline master. The gem's ghostly guardian, now freed, persuades the would-be heroes of the tower's past and their own role in protecting Pawdor. Equipped with new weapons and magical scrolls that contain knowledge of a mysterious guild, the two kitties set out to defeat the monster once and for all. Corbett's debut features snappy dialogue, bold illustrations, and colorfully imagined feline characters that complement the cheeky humor and swashbuckling hijinks, resulting in an entertaining series opener for young quest seekers. Ages 8-12. (June)

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Gr 2-5--Business is slow for Woolfrik and Perigold, anthropomorphic cats who hunt monsters in the mostly monsterless town of Meowminster, part of the Islands of Pawdor. But that changes when a customer pays the pair with a strange jewel, which falls into the town's slime pond. A tower magically sprouts, and a ghost named Earl Mortimore appears and tells them about the Guild of Kitquaroo, a group of wizards and warriors who safeguarded Pawdor many years ago. Because the guild was so successful, its home base, the Tower of Kitquaroo, was sealed into a jewel, along with Earl, to be unleashed if help was ever needed in the future. With the opportunity to fight evil, Woolfrik and Perigold relaunch the Guild of Kitquaroo, now known as Kitty Quest, and requests for help start pouring in--there will surely be future series installments. The book's cover is sure to entice graphic novel fans, and the funny, fast-paced tale within will not disappoint. The humor, bold colors, and easy-to-follow panels will delight readers. Younger readers may be challenged by some of the vocabulary, but the illustrations adeptly add context; likewise, there's plenty that will appeal to those on the older age of the range. VERDICT Fans of Dav Pilkey and Lincoln Peirce's "Max and the Midknights" will clamor for this series starter.--Ellen Conlin, Naperville P.L., IL

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An adventure in giggles for feline fantasy aficionados. 

An absolutely charming story with lovable characters and fantastic wit. This delightful read had me chuckling the whole way through. I couldn't put it down! —Matt Braly, creator and executive producer of Disney's Amphibia

Fearless feline heroes! Marauding monsters! Bewitched burritos! With bonkers artwork and snappy storytelling, Kitty Quest has everything young adventurers could ever want! —Aaron Blecha, co-creator of Dinomighty!

Fantastically funny and epically exciting! Kitty Quest is a ridiculous thrill from start to finish! —Jamie Smart, creator of the Bunny vs. Monkey series

A hilarious, magical, and downright silly story about some paws-itively delightful heroes! Kitty Quest is the purr-fect tale for any reader! —Brett Bean, creator of the Zoo Patrol Squad series