About This Book
The Tygrine Cat introduces Mati, a young, lost cat seeking acceptance among a street colony. Unbeknownst to him, he carries the legacy of an ancient, powerful feline breed. As a mysterious and deadly assassin, Mithos, hunts him, Mati must uncover his true identity and learn to wield his inherent magic. This chapter book explores themes of belonging, self-discovery, courage, and friendship against a backdrop of high-stakes fantasy, making it suitable for independent readers aged 7-11 or as a captivating read-aloud for younger children.
Alone and lost, a young cat called Mati is struggling to be accepted by a colony of street cats in the bustling marketplace at Cressida Lock. What Mati doesn’t know is that he is the last of a vital, age-old breed and that a mysterious feline assassin named Mithos is close on his trail. With his enemy nearing, can Mati learn to harness his ancient powers — before a deadly feline force destroys both him and his newfound friends and takes the spirit of every cat on earth?
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How does Mati feel when he's alone and trying to join the street cats? Have you ever felt like an outsider?
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What does it mean to 'harness ancient powers'? How does Mati learn to believe in himself?
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What makes Mithos a scary villain? How do Mati and his friends show bravery?
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Why is friendship important to Mati's journey?
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