The Familiars

For fans of Warriors and Wings of Fire comes a magical adventure story about a street cat who's mistaken for a wizard's familiar.

"Whether furry, flippered or feathered you'll be taking a closer look at your family pet." --Michael Buckley, author of The Sisters Grimm and NERDS

When Aldwyn, a young alley cat on the run, ducks into a mysterious pet shop, he doesn't expect his life to change. But that's exactly what happens when Jack, a young wizard in training, picks Aldwyn to be his magical familiar.

Finally off the tough streets, Aldwyn thinks he's got it made. He just has to convince the other familiars--the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert--that he's the telekinetic cat he claims to be. But when Jack and two other wizards in training are captured by the evil queen, Aldwyn will have to use all of his street smarts, a few good friends, and a nose for adventure to save the day

This delightful Indie Next pick is beloved by hundreds of thousands of readers and was named to nine state award lists. Don't miss any of the exciting books in the Familiars series: Secrets of the Crown, Circle of Heroes, and Palace of Dreams.

Author: Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 09/07/2010
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 8.68h x 6.54w x 1.22d
ISBN: 9780061961083
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.3
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 140349 / Familiars


Award: Nene Award - Nominee
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Winner
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist
Award: Nene Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2010 pg. 67
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2010
School Library Journal 08/01/2010 pg. 98
Publishers Weekly 08/09/2010
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2010
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 69
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2010 pg. 29

About the Author
Epstein, Adam Jay: -

Adam Jay Epstein spent his childhood in Great Neck, New York, while Andrew Jacobson grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but the two met in Los Angeles. They have been writing together for film and television ever since.

Their interest in space dates back to their early years, when Adam attended Space Academy in Huntsville, Alabama (and won the Right Stuff Award!), and Andrew went to a movie theater (for the first time) to see a rerelease of Star Wars.

Adam Jay Epstein lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jane, and their daughters, Penny and Olive. Andrew Jacobson, his wife, Ashley, their son, Ryder, their daughter, Willa, and their two dogs live close by.

Jacobson, Andrew: -

Adam Jay Epstein spent his childhood in Great Neck, New York, while Andrew Jacobson grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but the two met in Los Angeles. They have been writing together for film and television ever since.

Their interest in space dates back to their early years, when Adam attended Space Academy in Huntsville, Alabama (and won the Right Stuff Award!), and Andrew went to a movie theater (for the first time) to see a rerelease of Star Wars.

Adam Jay Epstein lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jane, and their daughters, Penny and Olive. Andrew Jacobson, his wife, Ashley, their son, Ryder, their daughter, Willa, and their two dogs live close by.