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The Thirteenth Cat

A Creepy Middle Grade Thriller About Mystery, Magic, and Danger in the Woods for Kids (Ages 8-12)

14 minMary Downing Hahn

What's it about

Have you ever felt an eerie chill in the air, a sense that something ancient and magical is watching you from the shadows? Get ready to explore a dark forest where not everything is as it seems, and a mysterious old woman's kindness might be a dangerous trap. You'll join Zoey as she uncovers the secrets of her new neighbor, a woman surrounded by twelve identical black cats. But where is the thirteenth cat? Discover why the woods are forbidden, what sinister magic lurks among the trees, and if Zoey can escape the creeping danger before it's too late.

Meet the author

Mary Downing Hahn is the award-winning author of more than eighty books, celebrated for her mastery of ghost stories and suspenseful tales that have captivated young readers for decades. A former children's librarian, she discovered a love for spooky stories by reading them aloud to her students, igniting a passion for crafting the thrilling and mysterious worlds that have made her a beloved icon of middle grade fiction. Her books often draw from the eerie atmosphere of old houses and shadowy woods, much like those in her own childhood.

The Thirteenth Cat book cover