Books published by publisher Blue Cat Books

Pacifica 2415 As told by Wick, Royal Cat, House of Blackshear On a plaza at the edge of downtown San Francisco, Finn—arriving with a broken down, burned out egg-shaped ship—steps out of a time portal and is found by teen royals Oz and Drew. With no memory of who or from which When he is, Finn becomes a puzzle that time-traveler Oz wants to solve, with the help of Drew, a cat named Wick, and the extremely touch-phobic Emperor. As they come closer to the answers Finn needs, Oz realizes that the question isn’t who Finn might be and When he’s from, but it’s about who the Emperor is—he saved her father’s life when he was a boy, but no one knows where he came from, or why he refuses to touch or be touched. Oz has described him as an icon of the city and protector of all, but now she wonders: where did he come from, and who is the Emperor, really?

If you can imagine it, somewhere there's probably a law against it. Laugh out loud over some of Canada's strangest laws -- but not too loudly, or you might get a ticket:* Until 2002 in BC, you couldn't stand up while having a drink in a restaurant* In Halifax, cabbies are required to wear socks* You're not allowed to dogsled on the sidewalks in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario* In Ponoka, Alberta, don t build a mud hut or a house with a straw roof* Don't let your Canadian flag snap in the wind in Collingwood, Ontario* Colored margarine is illegal in Quebec* Don't leave a trail of nails, tacks or glass behind you when you walk down the streets of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan* Clear sodas are not allowed to contain caffeine in Canada.Plus more outdated, outmoded or just plain outlandish laws from throughout Canada.

This is a story of an amazing Poodle called Miss Minnie and her wild adventures. Join Miss Minnie as she makes a desperate bid to find a new home when her family moves abroad, dashing through airports, riding on trolleys, hitching with taxis, and even flying in planes. Will she find her family? What will happen next? Miss Minnie: The Frantic Poodle is the first in the Great Miss Minnie Adventures series. Watch out for "Miss Minnie and the Gang", and "Miss Minnie on Holiday". ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lorna Gregory was the only child born to a Sydney family in 1939. From an early age, she accompanied her father on his mobile library rounds and meetings with book wholesalers. Later years were spent on a Queensland farm where her interest in travel, drama and films eventually led her toward writing. Miss Minnie was born from numerous children’s stories that originated from her assignments with the Australian College of Journalism

A legendary treasure…A secret palace…One big adventure! When 12-year-old Brock Ford is invited to Africa with his globe-trotting anthropologist uncle Dirk Armstrong, he jumps at the chance to ditch his boring hometown to spend the summer on safari among wild animals and friendly natives. But Brock and Dirk are barely off the train in Nairobi when mysterious artifacts begin to surface which could prove the existence of an ancient lost treasure. It’s an adventure that takes them over the Serengeti plain, through an underground Chagga fortress, and up the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro itself. Their discovery might be the greatest archaeological find of the century, or it could trap them within the mountain’s volcanic depths forever.

In the second installment to the Nellybug the First Toothfairy Series, a mysterious threat plagues the Greater Fairy Forest of Neverland called the Shadow Frost by fairy leadership. This dark substance begins killing plants, trees, and even small critters, basically anything it touches. Nellybug sets off with a group of friends and adventure-seeking misfits to discover the destructive source and stop it.

A lost goldmine... A forgotten ghost town... A terrifying creature! “Alaska is a huge place. Easy for a man to get lost and never be seen again.” These words ring in 12-year-old Brock Ford’s ears as he embarks for the frozen north with his uncle, world-famous anthropologist Dirk Armstrong. But before long Brock and his new Inuit friends Tanaraq and Kalli put that warning to the test. From a ghost-town saloon with a cryptic message scrawled on its wall to the vast uncharted Alaskan wilderness, Brock must rely on his wits and integrity if he wants to make it back alive. But when he crosses paths with the mysterious half-animal/half-spirit Urayuli, he’ll also need a great deal of luck.

Across the sea... Over the desert sand... And into the tomb of a missing mummy! When 12-year-old Brock Ford joins his anthropologist uncle Dirk Armstrong on an expedition to Egypt, he never imagines he’ll be shipwrecked at sea and thrust into an international mystery before he sees his first pyramid. But ancient curses and missing mummies are nothing compared to the real-life dangers that lurk in the dead of the desert night after a hidden tomb is uncovered. Who is trying to sabotage the expedition? And why? Brock and his dog Sparky race to unravel the secret of an antique scroll before they are permanently sealed in the tomb!

The Adventures of the Little Witch presents an enchanting reading material and makes a perfect addition to any family's library. This captivating story is written in beautiful rhymes, accompanied by wonderful illustrations, and takes the readers, big or small, to the fascinating world of great children's literature. It tells an inspiring story about a little witch, called Yory, who was born with a good heart but was taught to do evil. She lives on a mysterious island, lost in a stormy sea, where many interesting, magical, and sometimes scary things happen.

Who knew that being nothing special would make Violet Green so extraordinary? Being kicked out of her old school for a lack of natural magic and being sent to the Hempstead Academy for vocational training was the absolute worst that could ever happen. But once she met the Terribles, discovered her talent for lawnmower engine repair, and met the cutest boy ever, life began to look a little brighter - at least until a nosy guidance counselor, her former high school principal and a decision to enter the district's spelling bee, the greatest magic event of the year, made her rethink every decision.

Midlam is at war. The lives of the royal heirs are on the line. The First Minister of Florida wants Kansas, and wants Prince Andrew dead. The Queen of Pacifica’s deepest secret is revealed. Oz is abducted, and Drew will stop at nothing to find her. Fearing for the lives of the royal heirs, the Emperor takes them into hiding. He wants to protect them, but also wants to prepare them for battle. He trains them into finely honed athletes, not realizing that the time when they’ll need to test their strength is closing in on them. When Oz goes missing, Drew, Zed, and the Emperor set out to walk across Colorado and Kansas during winter and war, a journey that will propel the Emperor to become William Blackshear, and will bring him closer to the man who, if they get to Oz in time, will become the other half of Ozoo.