Wendy Leighton-Porter transitioned from a twenty-year career teaching French, Latin, and Classical Studies to writing for children. Her narratives frequently embark on time-traveling adventures, weaving together history, myth, and legend. Through her captivating stories, she aims to ignite a passion for the past in young readers. Her series, featuring a feline hero and child protagonists, offer magical mystery tours through history.
In his private diary, Maximus Lancelot the talking Tonkinese cat shares his innermost thoughts about his life and his time-travelling adventures. To accompany the Shadows of the Past series, these tales of Max's exploits, told in his own words, allow us a privileged peep into the mind of this lovable feline.
The quest for their missing parents leads Jemima and Joe Lancelot to Camelot, where they delve into the truth behind the legend of King Arthur. Accompanied by their friend Charlie and Max, their talking Tonkinese cat, the young time-travellers embark on an exhilarating adventure filled with mystery and discovery.
Fifth book in the time-travel adventure series, Shadows from the Past, for Middle Grade readers