Cat O'Nine Tails

Cat O'Nine Tails is the fourth installment in the 'Cat Royal' series, a historical adventure for readers aged 4-11. The story follows Cat, an orphan, who, after a disastrous ball, finds herself and her friends kidnapped by a press gang and forced onto a ship heading to the New World. Disguised as a boy, Cat navigates the dangers of life at sea, befriends a Native American tribe, and uncovers a shocking betrayal by someone close to her found family. This book is packed with adventure, mystery, and themes of loyalty, justice, and resilience, making it an engaging read for children who enjoy historical fiction with a strong, resourceful female protagonist.

Cat is finally living a life of luxury--and so bored she's going out of her mind. But then she and her friends are kidnapped and forced to work on a ship bound for the New World. With a mystery to solve and survival at stake, Cat must use her wits to save herself and her friends.