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Nimbus - by Jan Eldredge (Paperback)

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From the author of Evangeline of the Bayou comes a classic middle grade animal-fantasy adventure about a black cat who must go on a magical journey to be reunited with her beloved owner.
8-12 Years
7.62" x 5.12" Paperback
224 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic

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From the author of Evangeline of the Bayou comes a classic middle grade animal-fantasy adventure about a black cat who must go on a magical journey to be reunited with her beloved owner. For fans of Katherine Applegate, Rosanne Parry, and readers of the Familiars series.

Nimbus had a rough start as a kitten. But her fortunes changed the day she met Fletcher. The boy nursed her back to health from a life-threatening injury and adopted her.

But when Fletcher's aunt brings home a mysterious jar, an ancient nightmare demon is unwittingly unleashed. Despite battling the monster to save her friend, Fletcher's superstitious aunt blames Nim for the attack and secretly abandons her at a dump.

There, Nim is befriended by a theater-loving rat and taken in by a kindly witch named Agatha and her motley crew of cats. Nim soon discovers that her battle with the demon left her with special powers--but more than that, she begins to suspect that she has always been destined for something extraordinary.

To return to her beloved Fletcher, Nim will need to harness her magical powers and enlist the help of her new friends. Along the way, she will discover she may be braver and luckier than she ever imagined.

Review Quotes

"Nimbus is as gritty and determined as she is adorable. Tear-jerker moments explore pet abandonment--readers may want their own pets on hand to hug--all the way through the magical, action-packed finale. A deeply imaginative journey that puts the "cat" in cathartic." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Praise for EVANGELINE OF THE BAYOU: "Evangeline is a delightful heroine, right down to the silver tips of her boots." - Cassie Beasley, New York Times bestselling author of Circus Mirandus

"Readers will revel in the magic and culture of Louisiana" - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Fanciful, optimistic, and filled with a gentle humor, this heartrending tale offers a thoughtful exploration of animal abandonment and trauma, and the bond between owner and pet." - Publishers Weekly

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Dimensions (Overall): 7.62 Inches (H) x 5.12 Inches (W)

Weight: 1.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 224

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fantasy & Magic

Publisher: HarperCollins

Format: Paperback

Author: Jan Eldredge

Language: English

Street Date: September 22, 2026

TCIN: 1010422798

UPC: 9780062680389

Item Number (DPCI): 247-15-8161

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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