Eleanor Estes

Miranda the Great Eleanor Estes

Brief Description: The moving and whimsical story of a brave Roman catReview Quotes: "The author's rare ability to recognize details most appealing to children and weave themthrough her storytelling has never been more evident. Suspense and humor are here inabundance to delight grown-ups as well as children."--"The Horn Book"Marc Notes: An Odysset/Harcourt Young classic; Ages 8 and up; When barbarians invade ancient Rome and Miranda the cat is separated from her owners, she and her daughter lead a group of kittens to safety in the Coliseum. Publisher Marketing: When barbarians invade Rome, Miranda the cat and her daughter Punka must find a safe place to hide from the chaos. They make their way through the burning city, collecting motherless kittens as they go. At last they reach the Colosseum--but even there, danger lurks! Review Citations:

Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2005 pg. 53 (EAN 9780152054113, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 72 (EAN 9780152054113, Paperback)

Ingram Advance 08/01/2005 pg. 128 (EAN 9781593160661, Compact Disc)

Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2005 pg. 53 (EAN 9780152054052, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 72 (EAN 9780152054052, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Estes, Eleanor ELEANOR ESTES (1906-1988), a children's librarian for many years, launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941.