Guardian Cats and the Lost Books of Alexandria [Kindle Edition]

Rahma Krambo (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book had the flavor of some of my favorite books.... Fahrenheit 451 and 1984, without the dystopian sadness. I was fascinated by the mythology of the cats back to the library of Alexandria. ...some of the same adventure, magic... battle between good and bad that I loved in the Harry Potter books." Karen, Amazon Reader Review

"...the story also can be appreciated for its classic structure and homage to archetypes handed down through all the ages of story-telling. Here is the hero's journey told anew. This time Parsifal has paws." Cynthia, The Fontayne Group

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"Cicero, guardian of an ancient magical tome, has hidden the book from evil forces bent on using its powers. This tightly woven adventure story follows Cicero's new apprentice Marco. The aging Cicero shows Marco that fear and an intolerance of knowledge can lead to the suppression and eventual destruction books." Amazon Reader Review 

Product Description

In the wrong hands, some books can be dangerous—and some libraries can be positively deadly.

Until now, Marco has been perfectly happy as a small town library cat and newly appointed Guardian of an ancient mystical book. But when otherworldly creatures begin roaming the stacks after hours, and his mentor, the elder Guardian, is killed, Marco’s innocent world is shattered.

The young tabby cat is on his own, ill-prepared for the daunting task of safekeeping the magical book of power—and the very heart and soul of the library.

Time and space are no barriers for Marco’s shape shifting friends and enemies as he learns that the library is the most dangerous place worth saving.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 245 KB
• Publisher: Reflected Light Books (June 7, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0054ZFLHS
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,084 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #35 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Animals > Cats
  • #74 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Cats

More About the Author

Rahma Krambo is active in the local arts and literary community. She belongs to an SCBWI writers group, and serves on the Board of Directors of both the Yuba-Sutter Regional Arts Council and Friends of the Packard Library.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Libraries? Books? Cats? Adventure? What's Not to Love?, June 11, 2011

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Cynthia Fontayne (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guardian Cats and the Lost Books of Alexandria (Kindle Edition)

This is a wonderful, magical tale for kids and grown-ups alike. And speaking of magical tails, Marco is a most endearing, intrepid warrior and defender of books -- through time and space. Anyone who has ever owned a cat, or been owned by one, will not find it hard believe they are capable of all the exploits in this charming book. And, you *know* they do talk to each other just like they do here. The author must really know her felines. Aside from all the "Cute Cat Capers," the story also can be appreciated for its classic structure and homage to archetypes handed down through all the ages of story-telling. Here is the hero's journey told anew. This time Parsifal has paws.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best books I have read in 2011, June 19, 2011

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L2Read Karen (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guardian Cats and the Lost Books of Alexandria (Kindle Edition)

I knew I had to read this book after the author posted the first chapter on her website. As a previous reviewer said, cats, adventure, history, mystery, what's not to like? Finding out the rest of the story was even a motivating factor my purchasing my Kindle!

But this is more than just a "fun read". I started reading the rest of the book on my Kindle in the evening and I literally had to force myself to put the book down at 3:00 am. I knew I couldn't rush through it; that I needed to savor everything.

This is so much more than a children's book, but a lesson that can't be repeated often enough to never give up on books. Cicero the cat, summed up part of the conflict in the book when he said that it wasn't books themselves that were dangerous, but the ideas they contained because they made people think. And there were people who didn't want others to read and think for themselves. We must never allow our society to reach a point of taking that away.

This book had the flavor of some of my favorite books: the lessons of classics Fahrenhiet 451 and 1984, without the dystopian sadness. I was fascinated by the mythology of the cats back to the library of Alexandria. The evil Professor Chee reminds me a little of John Dee in the wonderful Michael Scott, Alchemyst books. This book brought me some of the same adventure, magic and sense of the battle between good and bad that I loved in the Harry Potter books. It made me think also of the Chronicles of Narnia books with the good vs. evil, and the inspiration of a Higher Power.

I think children and adults alike will identify with the courageous Marco, barely more than a kiteen, who finds himself in a place he never intended to be, a bit confused and overwhelmed but determined to do the "right thing". He is not only victorious physically but also morally as he stands for what he believes in.

Unlike the dystopian novels mentioned earlier the book ends with a note of Marco's triumph over evil as he fights for the power of books and even restores a modern-day public library which had been destroyed by the forces of Evil.

But wait... there are more Guardian Cats out there protecting more of the lost books of Alexandria, which means there are probably adventures ahead for us. I sure hope so because I can't wait to read them!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excitement, adventure and CATS!, August 2, 2011

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Alyson Bergandine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guardian Cats and the Lost Books of Alexandria (Paperback)

My 8 year old son and I just finished reading this book together. We are both huge readers and even bigger cat fanatics, so this book was a treasure to find. It is well written, keeps your attention, and is full of excitement to keep a young boys interest. I highly recommend it for both parents and kids, and especially boys who love cats, as this book portrays cats in a strong, confident light and not girly like in some books.