Book Review: Karma is Three Cats by Bella Montgomery

 LIFE ACCORDING TO TAYLOR SWIFT'S KITTY BEST FRIENDS

Join Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button, Taylor Swift's feline best friends, as they explore, play and spend time with Taylor.

illustrated by Carolina Marando

 

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children

Imprint: Albert Street Books

Publication date: 14th January 2025

Genre: Children's Picture Book

Pages: 32

RRP: AU$19.99 (hardcover)

Source: Courtesy of the publisher

 

 

Karma is Three Cats is the perfect story for young readers, Swifties and cat lovers alike.

 

Written from the point of view of Taylor's cats, this delightful story book is filled with fun moments, feline antics and loads of love. Celebrating the joy pets bring into our lives.

 

Charmingly illustrated by Carolina Marando with bright, colourful double page spread illustrations showing Taylor at home with her kitties and out and about going about their daily lives.

 

The author and illustrator have cleverly added little Easter eggs for Swiftie fans to find throughout the story. How many can you find?

 

Karma is Three Cats is a lovely story about cats for the 3 - 8 age group and a fun keepsake for Taylor Swift fans of all ages.

 

My rating 5 / 5  🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈 

Publisher recommended age: 4 - 10 years

 

 

Book Review: Shadows and Secrets (Wolf Girl #12) by Anh Do

 Shadows and Secrets is book 12 in Anh Do's smash hit Wolf Girl series and he has delivered another riveting story filled with danger and suspense.

 

Following straight on from book 11, Gwen has left behind her new friends at Simpson Mall and continues her search for her parents.

The Braxons are right on her heels which makes for some nerve wracking moments as Gwen and the dogs battle through some life or death situations as they navigate dark caves, booby traps and raging rivers. Gwen's canine friends add plenty of humour to the narrative which lightens up the story.

 

Each new book doesn't progress far but there is lots of action that will keep the reader invested. Kids will love it!

 

Extensively illustrated throughout, by Jeremy Ley, with half and full page black and white sketches, which add an extra element of comprehension to the story. 

 

The book ends on a super cliff-hanger that will have kids eager for the next installment.  Anh Do knows how to keep his readers hooked!

 

Wolf Girl is a series that needs to be read in order as it is an ongoing story and there is very little backstory included.

 

My rating 5 / 5 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

 

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children

Publication date: 3rd December 2024

Genre: Middle Grade

Pages: 232

RRP: AU$16.99

Source: Courtesy of the publisher