Mirabelle and the Naughty Bat Kittens by Harriet Muncaster
Synopsis
Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both! Mirabelle and her class are going on a school trip to a magical-creature sanctuary, and Mirabelle can't wait! Even being partnered with annoying goody-two-shoes Lavinia can't ruin her day. But when she accidentally lets the bittens (part bat, part kitten, totally adorable, slightly fierce) out of their enclosure their day becomes a bit more complicated.
Can Lavinia help Mirabelle stay out of trouble? And can Mirabelle show Lavinia that maybe some things are worth getting in trouble for. . . ?
Reviews
'An adorable story that will speak to every child with a naughty side as well as a nice one - and the nail-biting excitement is perfect for younger readers beginning to explore chapter books and read independently.' BookTrust
'Meet Mirabelle, half fairy, half witch, totally lovable and likely to be just as appealing to young readers as her very popular little cousin Isadora Moon, also created by Harriet Muncaster. [ . . . ] There's lots to like and children are endlessly fascinated by characters who struggle with the rules. They'll appreciate Mirabelle's lively first-person narrative style too and the cool black and purple illustrations.' Books for Keeps
'Clever, imaginative, funny and positively fizzing with potions and broomsticks, Mirabelle's misadventures always leave youngsters eager for more!' Lancashire Post
About the Author
Harriet Muncaster is one of the fastest-rising stars in children's books. She started out writing and illustrating picture books, and won the Blue Hen Book Award for her first book, I Am a Witch's Cat, and was highly commended for the Macmillan Prize while studying for her second illustration degree. Her move into young illustrated fiction came with the launch of Isadora Moon in 2016 and the series has become a huge bestseller in the UK and internationally. Harriet is very active at events, festivals, and on social media, constantly creating and sharing new content and activities to delight Isadora's growing host of fans.
Mirabelle Series release order
- Mirabelle Gets up to Mischief (2020)
- Mirabelle Breaks the Rules (2021)
- Mirabelle Has a Bad Day (2021)
- Mirabelle In Double Trouble (2022)
- Mirabelle and the Naughty Bat Kittens (2022)
- Mirabelle and the Magical Mayhem (2022)
- Mirabelle Takes Charge (2023)