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Melia is spellbound by the stuffed wildcat in her family's living roomher cousin swears that it comes to life and roams the streets at night. When she finds a signed note from the animal with secret instructions, a thrilling and dangerous adventure begins.

For Melia and her sister Myrto, summer means a break from Grandfather's history lessons and weeks of running free at the seaside with their ragtag group of friends. Best of all, cousin Nikos will visit and tell his fabulous stories about the taxidermied wildcat, which opens its blue glass eye when it wants to do good deeds and its black one when it makes trouble. The black eye must be open lately because all the adults have been acting strangely, arguing about politics and fearful of the police. Soon even the children are dividedwho can Melia trust? And can the wildcat help keep her family safe?

Set in Greece during the 1930s, when the nation was torn apart by fascism, The Wildcat Behind Glass

Wildcat Under Glass

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      Publisher: Restless Books
      Publication Date: 01/11/2024
      ISBN13: 9781632063649, 978-1632063649
      ISBN10: 1632063646
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Melia is spellbound by the stuffed wildcat in her family's living roomher cousin swears that it comes to life and roams the streets at night. When she finds a signed note from the animal with secret instructions, a thrilling and dangerous adventure begins.

      For Melia and her sister Myrto, summer means a break from Grandfather's history lessons and weeks of running free at the seaside with their ragtag group of friends. Best of all, cousin Nikos will visit and tell his fabulous stories about the taxidermied wildcat, which opens its blue glass eye when it wants to do good deeds and its black one when it makes trouble. The black eye must be open lately because all the adults have been acting strangely, arguing about politics and fearful of the police. Soon even the children are dividedwho can Melia trust? And can the wildcat help keep her family safe?

      Set in Greece during the 1930s, when the nation was torn apart by fascism, The Wildcat Behind Glass

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