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40 pp.
| Watson-Guptill |
April, 2001 |
TradeISBN 0-8230-4018-6$$16.95
(4)
1-3
Illustrated by
Peters Day.
This feline version of Le Roux's novel is fairly true to the original, although greatly abbreviated. However, the lengthy text, challenging vocabulary, small typeface, and a few underexplained jumps in the plot will deter readers. The thick black line used to define details and outline the figures in the artwork contributes to the story's gothic feel.