The Familiars

Written by Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson

Book #1 in the The Familiars series

A street cat must save young wizards from an evil queen using wit and newfound magic.

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360 pages· 58,528 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Aldwyn, a clever alley cat, finds himself chosen as a wizard's familiar, thrusting him into a world of magic. To survive, he must convince his fellow familiars, Skylar the blue jay and Gilbert the tree frog, of his supposed powers. But when their wizard companions are captured by a malevolent queen, Aldwyn's street smarts and courage are put to the ultimate test. Can this unlikely hero rescue his new friends and prove his worth in a world where magic and danger intertwine? Adventure awaits in this enchanting tale of bravery and friendship.

From the publisher

For fans of Warriors and Wings of Fire comes a magical adventure story about a street cat who’s mistaken for a wizard’s familiar.”Whether furry, flippered or feathered you’ll be taking a closer look at your family pet.” –Michael Buckley, author of The Sisters Grimm and NERDSWhen Aldwyn, a young alley cat on the run, ducks into a mysterious pet shop, he doesn’t expect his life to change. But that’s exactly what happens when Jack, a young wizard in training, picks Aldwyn to be his magical familiar.Finally off the tough streets, Aldwyn thinks he’s got it made. He just has to convince the other familiars–the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert–that he’s the telekinetic cat he claims to be. But when Jack and two other wizards in training are captured by the evil queen, Aldwyn will have to use all of his street smarts, a few good friends, and a nose for adventure to save the day!This delightful Indie Next pick is beloved by hundreds of thousands of readers and was named to nine state award lists. Don’t miss any of the exciting books in the Familiars series: Secrets of the Crown, Circle of Heroes, and Palace of Dreams.–School Library Journal (starred review)