The Thirteenth Cat
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021 · Est. 7.5 hour read

The Thirteenth Cat

By Mary Downing Hahn

A girl uncovers a dark secret about sinister cats in a mysterious forest.

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240 pages· 53,891 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Zoey's summer at her aunt's house turns eerie when she discovers a mysterious forest next door. Rumors of a dark force and the unsettling presence of wild black cats watching her lead Zoey to a mean old woman claiming ownership of the cats. As Zoey delves deeper into the mystery, she realizes the cats hold a dangerous secret. Will her bravery and newfound friendship be enough to unravel the truth before it's too late?

From the publisher

From master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn, a new thriller about bravery, unexpected friendship, and sinister cats that will captivate readers with its chilling mix of mystery and magic.Zoey loves spending the summer with her Aunt Alice, and her aunt’s new house is the perfect place to cozy up with a good book. But she’s unnerved by the overgrown forest next door, which is creepy even in the daytime and full of eerie sounds at night.Worse, there are rumors in town of a dark force in those woods. And Zoey can’t deny that the wild black cats who live there seem to be watching her.When she encounters a mean old woman who claims to be their owner, Zoey realizes there’s more to the cats than meets the eye. But little does she know that the closer she comes to discovering their secret, the more danger she’s in . . .

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
240
Words
53,891
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~619L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about HalloweenBooks about trees and forestsBooks about summerBooks about witches
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~O
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
514266
Publication
Published
September 7, 2021
First published
January 1, 2021
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780358394082

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