In a sleepy little town, an ordinary-looking cat hides an extraordinary secret that will transform his owners’ lives forever.
Welcome to one of the October 28th stops on the blog tour for The Cat Who Chased Ghosts by Nic Minnella with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more reviews and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post.
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About the Book
The Cat Who Chased Ghosts
A Feline-Fueled Middle Grade Mystery with a Supernatural Twist
by Nic Minnella
Published 1 September 2024
Genre: Middle Grade Mystery
Page Count: 122
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In a sleepy little town, an ordinary-looking cat hides an extraordinary secret that will transform his owners’ lives forever.
When the Thompson family inherits a dilapidated old house, their overprotected son Timmy forms a strong bond with Whiskers—a chronically lazy tabby who’s not what he seems.
As Timmy explores the house’s mysteries, a chilling discovery puts his courage to the test. With the help of Whiskers and some newfound friends, he must face supernatural forces beyond his imagination and rescue a soul in peril. The Cat Who Chased Ghosts is a spine-tingling tale about bravery, loyalty, and the magical power of friendship (human and feline) that will thrill readers of all ages, reminding us that sometimes the most extraordinary heroes come in the most unlikely packages.
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Excerpt
He stood at the foot of the stairs for a good minute before summoning the courage to climb them. Pausing on the landing, he looked up. The light in the attic had gone off.
But the lightbulb was broken, he remembered. Someone left it on, and now it’s flickering, he told himself.
He knew he could not go to sleep until he saw for himself that he was right, so with a deep breath, he pushed himself to keep climbing. By the time he reached the top, the light was on again.
A cold sweat broke out along his hairline.
He walked inside. The room was large and monstrously cluttered, full of old furniture belonging to Aunt Willie, and scores of boxes the Thompsons had not had time to unpack yet. He glanced around the place, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
He stood still for a bit, listening intently. Finally, he heard something; soft, yet insistent tapping.
Bats, he remembered. But bats don’t tap. Do they?
“Is someone here?” he asked. He meant to sound calm, but his voice trembled.
At that very moment, to his horror, he heard it; a low, drawn-out whisper.
“Welcome.” A faint echo lingered in the air.
“Mom! Dad!” Timmy tried calling; all he could produce was a hoarse murmur.
“Come to me,” the breathy voice sighed, closer to his ear. He spun around, expecting to see someone, but only his own reflection stared back at him from the window.
My Review
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I was granted complimentary access to The Cat Who Chased Ghosts by Nic Minnella as part of my participation in a blog tour for this title with Goddess Fish Promotions. Thank you to all involved in affording me this opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest.
The Cat Who Chased Ghosts is the story of a boy named Timmy who forms a quick bond with an unusual cat in the allegedly haunted family home his parents have just inherited, and spooky adventures ensue. It’s a lot of fun, very cleverly written, and should hold the interest of any kid who likes cats and/or ghosts and has the reading skills for chapter books. I’m 36 and I enjoyed it thoroughly, so I’d say it’s also a great candidate for continued bedtime traditions between parents and their older kids.
I read this book in a single sitting and I was disappointed to get to an epilogue that ties everything up so succinctly, because I want more! Please make this a series? Surely Timmy, Whiskers, and friends have more paranormal adventures after this one! If it became a series, and I was 9 years old, these would be the books I begged for on publication every time! (My kid-animal adventure series at that age was Pony Pals.)
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About the Author
Nic Minnella has worked in journalism for twenty-plus years. She’s also a part-time translator and a full-time cat enthusiast. When she’s not occupied with any of the above activities, she’s often traveling to faraway places or daydreaming about them.
“The Cat Who Chased Ghosts” is her first published work of fiction, a middle grade supernatural mystery tale where a boy and his cat must confront ghosts and spirits to save their loved ones from the clutches of darkness.
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Thank you for the wonderful review! While it’s a book series with new protagonists in each installment, I may reconsider and bring back Timmy and the gang if there’s enough demand!
Cute cover and title! It sets the mood for the book.
Thank you so much for hosting THE CAT WHO CHASED GHOSTS.
My girls will love this. I hope the Guardian Cats Series will continue to keep adding more books. They both just love cats.
Yes, a sequel is the works!