Barbara Sleigh was a distinguished author whose literary contributions were often shaped by her engaging work with BBC Children's Hour. Her writing is celebrated for its whimsical and imaginative quality, drawing young readers into enchanted realms brimming with adventure. Through her narratives, she explored themes of friendship, courage, and discovery, consistently infusing her stories with warmth and empathy. Sleigh left a lasting legacy in children's literature through her remarkable ability to craft memorable characters and captivating plots.
When night falls Cat Country comes to life. Carbonel, the King of Cats, and Queen Blandamour have long reigned supreme, but the wicked grey Persian cat Grisana and her cronies have plans to take the throne. Carbonel turns to his young friends Rosemary and John for help and together with some magic spells, they battle for the future of Cat Country - but only the strongest magic will prevail.
Stories and Verse about Witches and Strange Creatures
'You may call me Carbonel. That is my name.' When Rosemary buys an old broomstick and a black cat at the market, she has no idea that the broomstick is a witch's broomstick, and that the cat is a magical Royal Cat! Rosemary is determined to help Carbonel return to his kingdom, but first Rosemary and her friend John must find a way to undo the wicked witch's spell . . .
