![]() ![]() ![]() A must for all libraries. How she does this will enthrall children. But Carbonel was magic, and at his behest she set out to acquire a witch's hat, pot and spell to disenchant him. When Rosemary acquired a black cat and an old broom, she thought she had a pet and a means of earning money for widowed mother. "A delightful fantasy of real literary merit. Also published in the US by Bobbs-Merrill from. “Magic and everyday life blend smoothly in this highly enjoyable fantasy, perfect for reading aloud.” -Terri Schmitz, The Horn Book Carbonel is a childrens book series by Barbara Sleigh, first published by Puffin Books from 1955 to 1978. “The Carbonel books are excellent stories, imbued with wonder and practicality in equal measure, dry humor, and a clear-eyed and sometimes sardonic love of cats. They have a healthy interest in food and a ruthless interest in the logical working-out of the implications of magic.These books have moved me to laughter and tears.” -Pamela Dean “A truly bewitching story reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland.” - New York Journal American ![]()
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