The Kids of Cattywampus Street

By Lisa Jahn-Clough, Natalie Andrewson (Illustrator)

Discover magical tales of kids on Cattywampus Street, where anything can happen.

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128 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On Cattywampus Street, Jamal's magic ball returns after being stolen, Charlotta shrinks to fit her dollhouse, and Rodney's pet rock becomes legendary. Each child faces whimsical adventures, blending mystery and charm. What secrets does their street hold, and how will these young friends navigate their extraordinary world? Dive into eleven captivating tales that promise to enchant and surprise.

From the publisher

“An extraordinary book.” –Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events Lovers of Roald Dahl and Louis Sachar’s Sideways Stories from Wayside School will be captivated by the adventures of this very special group of friends who live on the same street. In this delightful chapter book filled with black-and-white pictures, you’ll meet Jamal, Lindalee, Hans, Matteo, and others–the kids who live on Cattywampus Street, not far from the Waddlebee Toy Store. Each of the eleven chapters in this magical, mysterious, silly, scary, happy, and sometimes sad chapter book tells an utterly unforgettable tale about one of the kids. Whether it’s about Jamal and his magic ball, which knows how to find him after its been stolen away; or Charlotta, who shrinks so small that she can fit inside her dollhouse; or Rodney, whose pet rock becomes the envy of all the kids on Cattywampus Street, here are stories sure to charm, captivate, and engage all readers of chapter books, even the most reluctant.

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