Escape from Hat

by Adam Kline, Brian Taylor (Illustrator)

Good and bad luck battle to control the world in this hilarious and enchanting middle grade novel about a lucky rabbit, an evil black cat, and one hapless boy caught between them, from award-wining screenwriter and debut author Adam Kline.

We all have good luck and bad, courtesy of our very own lucky rabbits and bad-luck black cats. Most people never notice them.

Cecil Bean certainly never noticed the villainous cat, Millikin, that lurked around every corner or his devoted rabbit, Leek, who was never far from his side. At least not until Millikin hatches a deliciously evil plan to vanish Leek into a magician's hat, leaving Cecil with no good luck at all and stranding poor Leek in a world that no rabbit has ever escaped from.

Leek and Cecil will do anything to find their way back to each other--even if it means facing enormous odds and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. To escape from Hat, Leek must sail across the Great Ink, travel beyond the Jungle Prime Evil, trek through the Grottos of Ill Repute, and enter the heart of all bad luck: the fortress of the black cats itself.

All while Cecil heads out on an adventure of his own to find the hard-heartened magician, whose tricks seem to have turned Cecil's life upside down.

Gear up for adventure in this boisterously entertaining debut novel by award-winning screenwriter Adam Kline! Soon to be a major animated motion picture from Academy Award-nominated director (Kung Fu Panda, Little Prince) Mark Osborne.

Genres: Fantasy, Animals, Childrens, Middle Grade, Magic, Juvenile, Fiction

200 pages, Hardcover

First published June 8, 2022

About the author

Adam Kline has written for Universal Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Sony Pictures Animation, and the Weinstein Company. His primary influences include J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Kenneth Grahame. An active member of the Writers Guild, Mr. Kline grew up in Indiana and attended Kenyon College in Ohio. He often works with Scottish artist Brian Taylor.

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

My childhood self—a pale stalk of glowering boy—is standing on a deserted beach as I wave to him from the vantage of adulthood, aboard a mighty 18th-century warship. I'm setting sail—against my will, of course—for dangerous adventure and already missing the security of that solid shoreline, still visible but dwindling rapidly as the muscular winds shove my vessel further off, beyond the horizon. I can still make out my childhood self... Now he's pellet-sized—next, he's a granule. His hand is raised, I think—but I can't tell whether he's hailing me or flipping me off. It's difficult to remember what I would have done at that age. While I'm squinting, trying to make it out, the waves suddenly heave me this way and that—and I vomit over the rail, splattering my breakfast across the hull. And when I look back up, the shore has vanished—so I vomit again and relinquish my fate to the seas. Holy shit, this is life, isn't it?

Now I'm trying to think back. Would that twerp standing on the shore have enjoyed a book like Escape from Hat? Well... for starters, said twerp didn't read much. He only watched television. The Brady Bunch, Happy Days, Inspector Gadget. But a new day has dawned for children's books... When I was a kid, we had to walk three miles through the snow and rain and insurgent gunfire just to obtain one dog-eared book about woodworking from the library. And then we had to share it with all the other kids with polio in the tenement building.

But now... the spoiled brats have books like Escape from Hat, a charming and disarming tale of a rabbit named Leek who must escape from the dark, cat-ridden netherworld that lies at the bottom of a wannabe magician's hat. I'll admit that the premise is slightly anti-felinist, but [SPOILER] everything turns out okay in the end. In the cosmology of this Escape from Hat, everyone on earth has a good luck rabbit and a bad luck black cat. Both of these agents of fate follow us around—generally without our notice—causing us either to win the lottery or to contract leprosy. Or both. Leek the rabbit and Milliken the cat belong to Cecil Bean the boy—but Milliken, more devious than your average rank-and-file mischief-maker, hatches a plot to get rid of Leek and have Cecil all to himself, to inflict limitless bad luck upon him. The majority of this wry chapter book is then concerned with the adventures of Leek as he tries to escape from his banishment in Hat—with the aid of friends and allies, including a somewhat bitchy rabbit named Morel, a bewarted monster, a tribe of pig people, and a flute-playing mouse.

A few caveats: Despite its appearance, this is a chapter book, not a picture book—and it includes a lot of challenging words—so it's probably not good for very young children. There's also some toilet humor strewn here and there and a few passages that might provoke questions. ('Mommy, what's a wench?') Although the book is predominantly text, it is peppered throughout with incredible full-color and black-and-white illustrations by the extremely talented Brian Taylor.

I should probably disclaim here. I actually went to high school with Adam Kline, the author of this book, but lest you imagine I can't write an excoriating review of a book by someone I've met or known, there's evidence out there to prove what a dick I actually am. I didn't want to have to rip this book a new one, but thankfully I didn't have to. Even as an old, bitter, hateful, scheming man, I enjoyed reading this book. While I hate to speak for others, I think the childhood version of me, standing on that deserted beach, would have probably enjoyed this book a lot—but he also enjoyed Manimal, so there's really no accounting for taste.

[TL *Humaning the Best She Can* · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this via goodreads giveaways in exchange for an honest review. All my opinions are my own.
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Cute and creative story. I did raise my eyebrows at black cats being the choice of villains though it was done fairly well most of the time.
The idea of lucky rabbits was interesting too.

It felt a little overlong at times but that might just be to my eyes. Kids might find this more enjoyable.

The visuals described in here would make for a good film methinks.

The sample artwork was gorgeous and me wishing more of it had been included. Specially Gordon and the Dimmer Dammers (whose name had me giggling a few times).

All in all I had fun, even if I wouldn't read it again. I might get a finished copy for niece, maybe for Easter or her birthday.

Not much to say here. It was good enough to keep my attention but overall it was an okay read for me.

[Tina Loves To Read · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about bunnies giving good luck and black cats giving bad luck. the bunnies start disappearing and trying the a the good luck bunnies back. I liked the book, but I did not love it, but my daughter loved the book. I won an ARC of this book from a goodreads giveaway, but this review is 100% my own opinion.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cutest book ever.

Told with the flavour of fairytales but with descriptions (and OH! the illustrations!) that allow you to see the movie that might be made one day.

Leek, the lucky rabbit, must fight his way back to his boy, Cecil, after a bad (in every sense of the word) magician kidnaps him and sends him to the world of Hat where unlucky black cats keep all rabbits in a gloomy, desolate place never to be reunited with their children again.

Leek and his friends, girl rabbit Morel and wandering minstrel mouse Hamelin must trek past and through a number of obstacles to try and get home before Millikin the black cat ends their quest.

Great characters, super illustrations and a story that kids will love this is a great read alone or bedtime read.

[mairiachi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story that is just as inspiring and encouraging as it is entertaining. Probably because I'm an adult reading a kids' book, but the message is really sweet.

Leek is not brave or courageous or bold, but Morel is. They both see in each other the characteristics they want to be themselves. They use the tools they've been given to defeat bad guys and by the end it's evident that those tools haven't just defeated bad guys, they've also fueled the other rabbit along the way:

Leek had always felt that luck was his most potent weapon, though it was somehow reassuring to see Morel so heavily armed. Morel gave Leek a number of pleasant feelings, and reassurance was one of them.
(page 31)

Because of the reassurance she gives him, he's able to help along the way. He doesn't have weapons, which Morel initially scorns:

Leek, whom Morel regarded as largely useless, attempted to straighten his whiskers. He didn't want Morel to know he was afraid.

In time Morel comes to realize his courage and bravery simply manifests itself in a completely different (and yet equally effective) way:

The rabbit bore no blade or bow, no shield or heavy club. Yet i thad been he, not she, who had gotten them so far, and he had done so simply by giving. [...] It was Leek and his simple generosity that had carried them. [...] Her spear, her sword, her mighty words of courage, had all proved sadly useless.
(page 102)

And at the same time we, as the reader, realize both are equally effective. All along, she's given others more timid than herself the confidence they need, because they're comforted and reassured by her bravery and weapons and in turn they're able to fight using the unique means they have:

[Morel] made him feel as if he might prove awfully brave in a pinch. It was very strange indeed, feeling so flawed yet filled with potential.
(page 33)

[E]ven as Gordon shrank in abject fear, the tiny she-rabbit, only a fraction of his size, strode forward to defend him.
[B]efore [she] could leap, Gordon stepped between [her] and certain death.
"You are so brave for one so small," he told Morel. Gordon's dancing crown gleamed golden, in a sign of newfound courage. "And though my great breast may not boast as much against the dark, it does take hope. And in hope, surely there is courage."
"Well said, Gordon," whispered Leek. "As a matter of fact, she gives me hope as well."
(page 106)

Leek slowly raised his eyes to stare at his companion. Her will was greater than his own, he knew, and in that, he took small hope. Whenever one feels tired or weak or altogether helpless, it's nice to know one has a stalwart friend. Without exception, that always makes things at least a trifle better.
(page 114)

Morel also becomes increasingly selfless as she continues to watch those she sees as timid or scared rise to the challenge and continue to press on, despite obstacles - this is another way they encourage and embolden her as well:

Morel trudged doggedly forward, drawing from reserves of strength and will she never knew she had. Occasionally she turned, to be certain Leek still followed - and to her continued amazement, always he was there.
(page 112)

She would give all, she knew, to see Leek meet his goal - even if it meant that she abandon hers. In this resolution, Morel discovered newfound strength. She realized she must harden herself further still, to the strength of steel itself.
(page 114)

Over time, after seeing these things and realizing weapons are not necessarily the only thing that makes someone brave, she is empowered by Leek to find ways to fight back even when stripped of your source of strength (in her case, her weapons).

After being captured, she has a moment of discouragement where she defines her worth and usefulness in how well she can fight and protect others:

Morel sighed. She hadn't even had the chance to fight, and in that, she once again felt useless. [...] But Morel had one weapon left, which no cat could ever take away. It was now almost forgotten, unused as it long had been. Yet even in their darkest hour, Morel recalled the words she had spoken in the land of snow and ice. She now remembered well her promise: "We will give each other luck."

Despite being kidnapped by the cats, stripped of her weapons (i.e. her worth), and feeling useless, she remembers what she is: a lucky rabbit, who gives those around her luck. She's neglected this power in pursuit of the more tangible weapons that she uses to protect and defeat, yet recalls that Leek has been the one defeating bad guys throughout the journey, and all with the use of his power to bestow luck upon those around him. His using it on bad guys has been what helped them through each stage of their journey. And so she goes over to the sleeping Leek in their cell and says,

"Oft have I watched, with spear in paw, as you have given luck to others and sought nothing in return. And as I have borne witness to your small brand of courage, I have done naught but roll my eyes. Now, dear Leek, you must not give but take. If any luck remains within my warrior's heart, I now offer it to you."
(page 125)

In doing so, his luck turns around and she helps him the way he's been helping her. Both of them wage their own wars against two separate enemies after breaking out of their cell, both advancing with courage and bravery, having "grown wise in the warrior's way" (page 129):

Morel turned slowly to face the army of cats bearing down. She voiced no threat or words of courage. As she leaped to attack, she simply grinned, for she had not proved useless.
(page 133)

Leek's passion was no small one. Though his sword swung wildly, with little discipline or skill, it nonetheless swung hard. [...] Leek did not dodge or parry. He only advanced, crying his battle cry.
(page 139)

Throughout the book, you see them take on the traits that the other has - at the beginning of the book, Morel is the one crying the battle cry and running forward to fight while Leek hangs back. By the end of the book, she has realized there are more ways to go to war, and she goes at it with fierce, quiet determination while Leek is awash with his newfound boldness, waging war with a battle cry that he would never have had if he'd never met Morel.

This is a really sweet kid's book. Super easy read, too - I read it in little over an hour and enjoyed all of it.

annnnnd quotes I like:
Hamlin suddenly felt such a terrible sense of desperation that he turned [away] to cry. His sadness had been bearable, in a way, when he was alone, if only because he didn't have to talk about it. But then his guests had come, and manners dictated that he answer their questions willingly and honestly. Answering questions meant he was forced to recount, and in some ways relive, all the very worst moments of his life.
(page 45)

Just when things couldn't possibly get any worse, they got worse.
(page 46)

"Should we fare well, [...] we have only you to thank."
"And should we not, [...] it will be our courage, and not [you], that has failed us."
(page 76)

Millikin was not alone, as true cowards rarely are.
(page 82)

"Oft have I roamed, to fight against all fear. And though I may fall this very day, you will find no weakness here."
(page 90)

"Beautiful," said the monster. "So small and yet so bright. What luck that here, among the caves, these lights should come to me."
(page 91)

"It is a terrible thing to be afraid of the dark, [...] particularly when ones resides in a cave."
(page 99)

"Together we shall walk, as we long have done, and together, we shall storm the palace gates."
(page 118)

Misery loves company, as the saying goes, and villainy adores it.
(page 122)

"We cannot stand much longer," she said. "But we will stand together, this fellowship of three, till we can stand no more."
(page 149)

"May the road prove ever kind to one so fine as you. [...] Let every ear rejoice at the coming of fair Hamlin, minstrel, warrior, and friend."
(page 162)

"[E]ven one who wanders must have a place called home."
(page 162)

[A.E. Curzon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book because I was intrigued by the amount of 5 star reviews it had garnered on Amazon (63 out of 64 at the last look). Nothing can be this good, I thought. But wow, was I wrong! I was captivated from the first page. From the cute and the courageous to the mean metal Dimmer-Dammers, from the tribe of pigs led by Kadogo to Gordon, the lovable cave monster who’s afraid of the dark, this is the perfect read.

‘Escape from Hat’ tells the story of a young boy, Cecil Bean, and his faithful and devoted lucky rabbit, Leek, and a black cat called Millikin whose job it is to create misfortune in Cecil’s life. By Millikin’s machinations, Leek is drugged, kidnapped and dropped into an evil and incompetent magician’s hat, inside of which he falls into the depths of Millikin’s dark world of ‘Hat’ from which return seems unlikely. Here Leek meets a fairly mixed bag of good and bad creatures but his patience and kindness sees him through. That, and the never-ending desire to be with his human again to protect him against Millikin’s bad luck. Millikin discovers Leek has survived the other creatures and conditions of Hat, and is now wandering through his space. He vows vengeance upon him and calls on his legions of other black cats to help. Cecil meanwhile, dogged by constant bad luck since Leek’s disappearance, meets a mysterious old man who proffers an in-depth knowledge of Cecil’s situation and much encouragement to change it. Cecil listens well, makes up his mind and sets out on a quest to find Leek. Both Cecil and Leek experience difficult and frightening times as they go on their respective, and often parallel, journeys. But neither is deterred. In fact, both are driven by the same inner need to be together again.

This is a book about duty, determination and friendship. There is plenty of action and suspense and lots of surprises. The truffle part is hilarious and almost believable. I found I had to keep on reading, wondering what may happen to Leek and his companions next, and where Cecil was, and how soon would he come to the rescue. That is not to say he does – you will have to read the book to find that out.

The pages are interspersed with both black and white drawings and striking colour plates, of which I much preferred the latter, but that is only my opinion.
Overall, this is a beautifully written book which is exciting, entertaining and inventive. A book I truly enjoyed reading and would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone over the age of six. It’s an absolute 5 star treat!

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed reading about the adventures of Leek & his friends (& foes). Kline's use of five-dollar words and poetic prose bring the world of Hat to life. Children will love the whimsical situations that Leek finds himself in & will wish they had such a loyal, lucky rabbit. Also, Kline's clever wit and vibrant characterizations make this a book that most adults won't want to put down. And the stunning illustrations really bring Kline's words to life. Just when I was imagining what a Dimmer-Dammer looked like, I turned the page and there they were in full color!

I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys stories of friendship, adventure and magic. And the beautifully illustrated cover means it will also look pretty sweet on your coffee table. Can't wait to see what Kline & Taylor do next!

[Lorie LovesBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think everyone should read this book. It was adventurous and had magic in it like I thought, but the magic is good luck provided by the bunnies and bad luck by black cats. There were a lot of funny times that had me smiling and laughing while I was reading. I loved everything about this book, and I loved the messages this story was telling the audience and the ending was perfect. Edit purrfect.

[Katie Grubb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book for all ages - writing is delightful, and illustrations are the icing on the cake! Buy it, read it, enjoy, share!!!

[AuroraIce]

My reviews have spoilers.

I think the summary covers this story. Everyone has good and bad luck given to them by rabbits and black cats that they never see. The cat, Millikin, gets angry that he’s always thwarted by the rabbit, Leek, so he gets the rabbit stranded in a magician’s hat that happens to take him to the black cats’ world.

In order to get out and return to Cecil, the human boy they both offer luck to, Leek must travel across all these different obstacles and make new allies along the way.

I liked that rather than fighting, Leek got his way throughout by delivering good luck to others and that in turn rewarded him with new friends who helped him on his journey.

I figured for a while that giving Millikin – who thought taking out Leek would finally make him happy – good luck would finally be what freed them from the bad luck. While I was right, I also hoped it would coincide with the moment Cecil tracked down the hat and figured out how to free the rabbits, so he would reach in and grab Millikin mid-battle. I thought it would be cool if the two made peace, became friends, and continued to live with Cecil, becoming his pets. Instead Millikin, while receiving his happiness by getting pet, ended up with a completely random person far away, never to be seen by them again.

In another kind of story, taken in another direction or using a different style, the conflict between Leek and Millikin could have been so cool and deep, especially with them fighting over Cecil in their own strange way. But this story wasn’t meant to be like that. Its message was about making your own luck, which was also included on the summary of my copy. Aside from that, it wasn’t very deep.

I didn’t really like that it made all the black cats evil. I would have preferred at least one having some morality of their own will. But again, it wasn’t that deep.

It has a lot of nice, full-colored pictures and is only about 150 pages. It should have been a quick read, but I guess it wasn’t really a good match for my interests at the time so it took me a bit longer than it should have to get through.

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sometimes predictable adventure story utilizing common myths as a premise. Specifically that rabbits are lucky and black cats are not. The book is good escapist fair and at times silly but overall it tells a story of how sometimes one must not rely on luck and must persist no matter the obstacles that face them. It's also shows how strength sometimes is exhibited not by physical might but by giving as well as happiness cannot be achieved for oneself by causing it unhappiness to others.

Lucky rabbits and the bad luck black cats have been fights forever. Each person has one of them and while the black cats attempt to cause bad luck the rabbits seek to counteract it. Entering the story of Leek, the lucky rabbit, whose person is a boy named Cecil Bean. However, the villainous black cat attached to the boy takes a devious turn and casts his bad luck on to Leek who is promptly capture bu a hapless magician. However, this magician has a secret that he truly has one magical object. A stolen hat that he has learned sends things within it elsewhere. He, of course, doesn't know how to retrieve anything. Thus, Leek is sent to the realm of Hat, which is the realm mostly controlled by the legion of black cat bad luck castors. Now Leek must find a way to get back to his boy in a realm where bad luck is more prominent. Sometimes, one must make their own luck.

[KWinks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I grabbed this because I loved the art on the cover. I was a little worried because all of the blurbs on the back are from directors and creators of children's movies, instead of children's authors. This reads like a movie. It would make a great read-aloud as each chapter is a little adventure. It was just the little escape I needed in this pandemic. I love the idea that everyone has 1. a cat that stalks you to bring you bad luck and 2. a lucky rabbit who is there to bring you luck. I love the balance there.
And this:

"....even the most important of businessmen decided they'd better just relax and save their rude remarks for the ambivalent hipsters who'd collectively annexed their coffee shops." pg 151

It loses a star for an unnecessary romance (really Morel? Love? You are like the Imperator Furiosa of rabbits)and because I felt like it had potential to be a new classic for children but it goes for the laughs instead of exploring deeper themes.

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It is the story of a boy named Cecil Bean and his lucky rabbit named Leek along with his unlucky black cat named Millikin. Millikin wants to give Cecil all the bad luck he can and when Leek is put into a magic hat by the villain Imbrolio and disappears into the land of Hat where the black cats rule, Millikin thinks he has won. But, the adventure is not over yet as Leek struggles to find a way back to Cecil.
This book was an easy read and it had vibrant pictures in each chapter. It was very exciting and original and such a pleasure to read.
Thank you to #HarperCollinsPublishers and Goodreads for an advance copy of this book for a fair and honest review.

[Cornelius Clinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Escape from Hat is funny and a little dark at the same time. I loved that this is a complex book but also easy to read. It's no surprise that the author is a screenwriter; this book flows as a film should and made me wish they'll make a film or series from it! The only complaint I may have had about this book is that black cats are portrayed as bad/evil/bad luck. However, it worked well in this story and did not detract from it being an enchanting tale I'd recommend.

I look forward to reading more books by Adam Kline

Full review on my blog: https://corneliusclinger.com/2022/07/...

[Kristy Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Popsugar 2023: 24) a rabbit on the cover

This was cute. I picked up a copy of this at Dollar Tree of all places, because I thought my son might like it, and wound up reading it myself for the Rabbit prompt for PS 2023. It has a pretty advanced vocabulary for the recommended reading ages of 8-12, and only about half of the ten dollar words are defined within the text (reminiscent of the style of Lemony Snicket books.)

Someone recently asked if I read any fiction other than Romance, and I said sure, and referenced this little book, except...this is a romance, at the end of it. It ends with two HEAs, actually. 🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇

[Alexia Chantel · Rating 4 out of 5]

"From the depths may you emerge," Morel continued, "to prey upon the weak, but take warning and heed you well the words that I now speak. Oft have I roamed, to fight against all fear. And though I may fail this very day, you will find no weakness here."
(page 90, hardcover edition)

This was an adorable adventure story with fantastic illustrations. But it was too difficult for my 10 yo to read alone (example given above). Though, once I started reading aloud to him he was swept into the story and loved it!

[Nick · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF.

We tried listening to the audiobook, but it just didn't stick with any of us. My kids weren't super interested, and when we had a chance to go back to it, they really didn't care.

It was okay, if mostly dull and boring. Rested a bit to heavily on poop jokes and then expected kids to be interested in a world that wasn't fully formed.

I was mostly bored and simply uninterested.

We just quit with about an hour left and no one really cared to go back to it.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun adventure story about a boy who looses his lucky rabbit and a bad luck cat that wants to destroy the rabbit. The land of Hat has villains galore, long lost bunnies from a bad magician, and a tribe of pigs missing their truffles. Lots of great vocabulary sprinkled throughout.
Full page color illustrations are gorgeous.

[Megan Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cute and clever book. Unique story, loveable characters, plenty of adventures, and a happy ending.

Since I was having an emotionally difficult day, I sought an audiobook that would be both comforting and distracting. This was the perfect choice.

Recommended for children and adults. :)

[Alix · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super fun read. I got this with the idea of adding it to my intermediate class library, and I think it’s going to be a popular addition. I loved the humour and adventurous language. It is one to be read with most enthusiasm and dramatics. The best cross between Errol Flynn adventures, old pantomime, and a child’s imagination. Well done!

[Panna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was suprised how good this book was with it's funny comments. This is a childrens book so the boy has to get together with the girl just because. But it was fun.

Or what I remember from it. To be real here, My whole fall was a huge reading slump and I DNF-ed a really great book so this too, took me over one and a half months to finish. Woulds still recommend to kiddos

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Escape from Hat has a great story line and great morals. Leak is a very lovable character.

I plan to have my girls read the story when they get a little older. I would recommend the story to anyone young or old.

[Marg Corjay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Humorous, original, vocabulary-building, just a fun all-around juvenile fiction selection. Lots of puns and made-up silly words that are descriptive and image-invoking. The illustrations add interest to the narrative.

[Kaia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like books I can enjoy while I read them out loud to my 3rd graders, who also enjoy them. They are even better if we continue having conversations about said book long after it's done. This was one of them.

[Stephanie Molnar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh, this book is so good! It's sad and funny and scary--all in one! It's the perfect length. It doesn't dwell too much in one setting and keeps you eager to read more. I highly recommend for both kids and adults.

[Teresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a fun read! Received my copy from a giveaway here on Goodreads! Thank You!!

[Kristi · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Tracey · Rating 3 out of 5]

audiobook - children's middlegrade fantasy fiction (talking animals/magic and adventure)

[Laurie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute short story about lucky rabbits and bad luck black cats.

An adventure ensues so a rabbit and boy can be reunited.

[Cheryl]

Well, the word "boisterously" is a turn-off, and the connections with the movie industry, but dagnabbit it still appeals, being all creative & original.