Cassandra, animal psychic. #1, Cassandra steps out

Format:

Book

Title:

Cassandra, animal psychic. #1, Cassandra steps out

Other title(s):

Cassandra steps out

Uniform Title:

Cassandra prend son envol. English

Author:

Bottier, Isabelle author

ISBN:

9781541543973

9781541572836

Edition:

First American edition.

Publication:

Minneapolis : Graphic Universe, 2019.

Physical Description:

56 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Series title(s):

Cassandra: Animal Psychic ;

Number in series:

General Note:

Translated from the French.

Summary:

"Cassandra has a gift. Animals can show her what they're thinking. And after keeping her talent a secret, Cassandra sets out to help pets and their people. The trouble is, other parts of Cassandra's life are changing too. Her mom has a boyfriend she really likes, but his daughter can't stand Cassandra. And Cassandra's best friend is about to leave town. Not even her trusty dog Miss Dolly can make things feel okay. When Cassandra gets on the trail of a lost cat, will she be able to help its owners? Or will her first case be a flop?"--Provided by publisher.

Program Information:

Accelerated Reader MG 2.8 0.5 503148.

Subject(s):

Girls -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Girls -- Juvenile fiction.

Psychic ability -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Psychic ability -- Juvenile fiction.

Human-animal communication -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Human-animal communication -- Juvenile fiction.

Change (Psychology) -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Change (Psychology) -- Juvenile fiction.

Life change events -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Life change events -- Juvenile fiction.

Families -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Families -- Juvenile fiction.

Pets -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Pets -- Juvenile fiction.

Graphic novels.

Psychic ability -- Fiction.

Human-animal communication -- Fiction.

Change (Psychology) -- Fiction.

Family life -- Fiction.

Genre:

Graphic novels.

Juvenile works

Fiction

Comics (Graphic works)

Graphic novels

Comic books, strips, etc.

Added Author:

Canac, Hélène

MacTire, Norwyn

Holds:

Available:*

Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Monmouth Public Library	J GN BOTTIER 2019	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Salem Main Library	J GRAPHIC Bottier, I.	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

Cassandra has a gift. Animals can show her what they're thinking. And she's done keeping her talent a secret. In the first volume of the Cassandra: Animal Psychic series, Cassandra sets out to help pets and their people.

The trouble is, other parts of Cassandra's life are changing too. Her mom has a boyfriend she really likes, but his daughter can't stand Cassandra. And Cassandra's best friend is about to leave town. Not even her trusty dog Miss Dolly can make things feel okay. When Cassandra gets on the trail of a lost cat, will she be able to help its owners? Or will her first case be a flop?

Reviews (2)

Kirkus Review

French author-illustrator team Bottier and Canac bring a new graphic-novel series across the pond with this first volume.At 14, Cassandra is in for some big and largely unwelcome changes. Her single mom is getting serious with a new partner, whose own daughter is not a fan of Cassandra's, creating tension at home. Meanwhile, her best friend has just announced she is moving away. Through it all Cassandra questions whether now is the time to embrace her power. This Cassandra is no harbinger of doom, although she does have a unique gift: the ability to communicate with animals in images and feelings. Compelled to act when she sees a poster of a missing tabby called Titus, Cassandra takes on her first case, using her psychic ability to track Titus down with the help of Miss Dolly, her beloved Old English sheepdog (incorrectly identified in the backmatter as an English shepherd and as having a bobbed tail), and some new friends met along the way. The full-color paneled illustrations are vibrant, with a touch of anime inspiration. Though the tale turns preachy at times, the teenage protagonists grappling with angst and change combine with the fast-paced graphic form to make this a great hi-lo option for younger YA readers as well as middle-grade audiences. Brown-skinned Cassandra's mom presents white, suggesting Cassandra's either biracial or adopted, and her best friend presents East Asian in the illustrations.Cassandra's struggles and triumphs make this an entertaining series opener with broad appeal. (Graphic fantasy. 8-13) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Booklist Review

Cassandra has a secret: she can make psychic connections with animals! The only people who know are her mom, her dog, and her best friend, but situations keep cropping up where she can help animals that are pets, and she has to decide whether she can reveal her abilities to other people. This story has a lot going for it: a spunky, young protagonist of color; positive portrayal of a non-traditional home life; and oodles of information about taking good care of pets mixed in with the story. The warmly colored, cute, rounded artwork stays nicely grounded in reality considering some supernatural aspects of the story. Simply, it invites the reader into Cassandra's mind. The story also touches upon feelings of jealousy of the way a parent spends their time, as well as how to be supportive of a friend when they're doing something that's good for them but not ideal for you. All of these great themes are packed in with loads of heart and excellent pacing. Any animal lover will devour this in two bites.--Kristina Pino Copyright 2019 Booklist