Books like Papa Gatto by Ruth Sanderson
Sir Gatto, advisor to the Prince, seeks someone to care for his motherless kittens. He hires a beautiful, but lazy girl, and then her plain, but loving stepsister. As the sisters navigate the complexities of court life, they encounter various mischievous and intriguing characters, including a young wizard and a sorceress who offers them a spell that could save them from a curse. Their journey, filled with laughter and adventure, takes them on a magical quest to find the key to unlock the power of a magic potion, which will save their kingdoms.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ruth Sanderson
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