Kitty #5 The Great Lantern Race

Ages 6 to 10, Grades 1 to 5

Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure. In the fifth book of this chapter book series, Kitty, a little girl with catlike superpowers, is on a mission to stop a thief from ruining her town’s annual lantern parade. With dramatic two-color art on every page and an emphasis on friendship, family, building self-confidence, and bravery, Kitty and the Great Lantern Race is perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Rebecca Elliott’s Owl Diaries.

Kitty is proud of the lantern she has crafted for Hallam City’s Festival of Light. But just as the parade starts, a series of mysterious burglaries occur in the crowd. Kitty spots a shadowy figure and knows that she must use her catlike superpowers to investigate. Chasing the culprit without the help of her cat crew tests her bravery and superhero skills, but Kitty’s determined to track down the thief before the city’s festival is ruined. Kitty and the Great Lantern Race is the fifth book in a chapter book series about Kitty and her superhero adventures. With a charming main character, loads of cats, and striking two-color art on every page, Kitty is the perfect pick for newly independent readers.

About the Author

Before launching her writing career, Paula Harrison was a primary school teacher. Her years of teaching taught her what children like in stories and how they respond to humor and suspense. She went on to put her experience to good use, writing many successful stories for young readers.Jenny Lovlie is a Norwegian illustrator, designer, creative, foodie, and bird enthusiast. She is fascinated by the strong bond between humans and animals and loves using bold colors and shapes in her work.