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In a lighthearted tale of self‑discovery, a practical girl learns she is a witch when a playful, magical cat encourages her to recognize her latent powers. The story blends everyday realism with gentle fantasy, celebrating the unlikely friendship between human and feline.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joan Davenport Carris
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