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Adventure and magic collide in Land of the Last Wildcat, Lui Sit's fast-paced debut children's novel about family, friendship and the beauty of our natural world. Illustrated throughout in black and white by David Dean.
Puffin Lau has two problems: her beloved scientist mum barely speaks to her . . . and a mythical wildcat called the kuri is depending on her for its survival.
Luckily, Puffin grew up on stories of the kuri and its magical powers, and she will stop at nothing to return it to its rightful home.
But standing in her way is the ominous Professor Smoult, a money-hungry scientist who wants to capture the kuri and steal its magic. Faced with a mammoth journey to the faraway Linger Island, Puffin and her best friend Lance must evade the professor and save the last wildcat before it's too late . . .
| ISBN: | 9781035040315 |
| Publication date: | 1st May 2025 |
| Author: | Lui Sit |
| Illustrator: | David Dean |
| Publisher: | Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 263 pages |
| Series: | The Wildcat Series |
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Adventure and magic collide in Land of the Last Wildcat, Lui Sit's fast-paced debut children's novel about family, friendship and the beauty of our natural world. Illustrated throughout in black and white by David Dean.Puffin Lau has two problems: her beloved scientist mum barely speaks to her . . . and a mythical wildcat called the kuri is depending on her for its survival.Luckily, Puffin grew up on stories of the kuri and its magical powers, and she will stop at nothing to return it to its rightful home.But standing in her way is the ominous Professor Smoult, a money-hungry scientist who wants to capture the kuri and steal its magic.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Land of the Last Wildcat and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Land of the Last Wildcat features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Animal Stories, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Cats, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Pets, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Land of the Last Wildcat was written by Lui Sit and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Land of the Last Wildcat has 263 pages
Yes it is part of The Wildcat Series series
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