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SINISTER SISTER by Phil Corbett

SINISTER SISTER

From the Kitty Quest series

by Phil Corbett ; illustrated by Phil Corbett

Pub Date: Jan. 16th, 2024
ISBN: 9780593619490
Publisher: Razorbill/Penguin

Can Perigold and Woolfrik survive a family reunion?

The Kitty Quest warriors are visiting the snowy Grand Meowtains and the famous snowcat statue when their sort-of nemesis Dagzobad appears and steals the statue’s last whisker. He also unleashes an “Eye-valanche” (a cascade of eyeballs)…and in the ensuing chaos, the statue is destroyed. Leaving their pals Bella and Cosette to repair the statue, Woolfrik and Perigold return to their headquarters in Meowminster to find a letter addressed to Scarygold. Turns out that is Perigold’s real name, and her sister Horribelle is planning to visit from Awfullia. Perigold left her home country because meanness and evil are de rigueur there. When they meet Horribelle in Padport, she turns out to be just as awful as described…and when she meets Dagzobad—well, it’s awfulness times two. When the cats are menaced by a magical Yarnivore—a huge, toothy ball of yarn—it’s a good thing Woolfrik and Perigold have a new friend in Purrcival the wool wizard. Corbett’s questing kitties are back for another medieval romp full of silliness, sarcasm, and plenty of pussycat puns. Wide-eyed cats and brightly colored slapstick feature in every panel. Fans of the first two quests will be purring; newcomers should read the others first.

Foolish, fantastical, feline fun.

(Graphic fiction. 7-10)