Star Dreams

Magic Kitten #3

by Sue Bentley, Angela Swan (Illustrator), Andrew Farley (Illustrator)

Flame meets Jemma Watson in an alley, and this ordinary girl soon realizes that she is dealing with an extraordinary kitten. Flame’s magic powers come in handy as Jemma auditions for dance school while trying to look after her younger siblings. But the fun can’t last forever as Flame senses his enemies close by and must return to his kingdom. . .

Genres: Childrens, Animals, Magic, Fantasy, Fiction, Cats

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 27, 2006

About the author

Sue was born in Northampton where she still lives. For many years she worked for Northamptonshire libraries and remains a passionate supporter of Public Libraries. Sue loves everything about books, the feel of them, their smell. the way they look. And has a habit of matching a bookmark to the cover of each book she's reading. The process of reading, the feel of the book, carrying it around in her shoulder bag, sitting in favourite cafes reading all make for a complete sensory experience.
Browsing bookshops old and new, talking all things bookish with other book lovers, spending time with other writers and meeting with fans of her own books at author events are her favourite things. That and eating good quality dark chocolate, while writing.

Reviews

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Sue Bentley's books because I like magic and I like cats, so these books are just right for me. (Even though they are easy for me to read.)

[Katt Hansen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jemma wants to dance. So does Fran. A match made in heaven? Complicate things by making one girl very rich, the other very poor, and then throw in a magic kitten and see what happens.

This book annoyed in that Flame didn't seem to know the first thing about being a pet (even in appearances) and very little about human life in general. The thing is, by this point in the series he's been a kitten twice with other girls (does he ever give them any thought once he's left them? I'm thinking he's a bit fickle) so he should know the ropes a bit better.

Here's what's confusing. There's no progress made in the series premise. Flame is young. He has to hide. At the start he's with his advisor, then he's running away in kitten form. Finds a human, holes up. Disappears at the end of the story. Has he learned anything? Grown? Matured? Will he ever become a leader and get rid of Ebony? No clue. Still, I keep reading because the human counterparts is what makes the stories fun. I liked Jemma and seeing her quit jumping to conclusions about what people will think of her. I liked the other girls in the series. For this I will continue reading.

Just...Grow up Flame!

[Laila · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's an awesome book book i would tell anyone to read it because if you like mysteries and books that are comforting then this book right here is perfect for you.

[Rebecca Cecil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another cute adventure with Prince Flame. Flame is a white lion one day when he is older he will be king in his homeland but for now he must hide from his Ulcle Ebony who wants to kill him and become king himself.
A girl named Jemma finds him and he talks to her she was scared then she seems him glow and turn into a small kitten. He tells her about his uncle so she tskes him home with her to keep him safe. It is a cute story about a bond between friends and Flame too.
Awesome author.

[Alysha DeShaé · Rating 4 out of 5]

We have Flame the Lion Prince again and I'm really enjoying the difference in class for the human characters this time. It's not just a bunch of rich or well-off families, which is probably easiest to write because then money isn't an issue. Jemma rescues Flame, but then money is immediately a potential block because how will they afford his food?

[Alia · Rating 4 out of 5]

My very first novel, that made me read english novel at the first place..
I read it back then when I was in primary school. It's a simple book, easy to understand and I love Flame (the cat) with his adventure on making people succeed.

[Catarul Fermecat · Rating 4 out of 5]

such a cute book for kids. i read it when i was around 8 and have been re reading it every so often for the nostalgia. its super cute and the story is well developed and easy to follow. this was my first book i ever read, and i can encourage any child that wants to get into reading or any parent that wants to buy their kid a book to give this one a try. very fun and sweet

[Teresa cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

steal my ♥

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

it s great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mélo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Shit, I do not remember anymore !!!

sorry for the shit ...

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Flame has transformed into another kitten and is taken in by a little girl named Jemma. He helps her with her confidence and facing her fears.

[Anika Mittal · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good surprise for young Jemma. Though complemental it could be a bit more interesting.

[AliceDurao · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adoro estes livros!

[Shabooyah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Katt Hansen's review is the best summary of how I feel about Flame's journey so far!

[Divya Pillai · Rating 4 out of 5]

The important person is this book is Flame. He is inportant because he was found in a dump and was taken home and now it is really cool to have a cat that can talk in a book. The part that I liked in this book is when Flame sneaks into Jemma's bookback and says that he will use magic to make himself be invisible. The part in this book that is a problem is when Jemma thinks that she sees a lion and really she is seeing a cat. In conclusion, this is how my book summary ends.

[jacky · Rating 3 out of 5]

We were still reading in order at this point, I believe. Everything we came to expect in the series. I like how this series often looks at slightly complex or unusual problems. Sure, she is auditioning for a dance school and that is pretty ordinary as far as plots go for books for little girls, but the added conflict of Jemma being embarrassed about her family life gives the books a little more depth.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Note as of 08/28/21

I read a lot of the books in this series as a child and I loved them! I'd say good books for third - fifth graders depending on reading level.

(having gotten a Goodreads account as a child, I added a lot of the books I read back then to my list - I have ultimately decided to keep them on my shelves because I like seeing my reading history)

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 5 year old daughter and me read these books together and she loves them! These our her new favorite chapter books and she can't wait to read the next one! It's magical, funny, and sincere all at the same time!

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fantastic

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very quick read

[fathimathu nahila · Rating 5 out of 5]

an interesting book

[Rosa Ramôa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Os gatos tornam sonhos possíveis...;)

[Johnandsusie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book

[Lina · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was good

[Natverse · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am going to read only 1000-page books after this challenge is done.

[Jennie Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read with my 5yo daughter, who loved the characters and ‘cliffhangers’ at the end of each chapter. She loves all things magical and glittery and cat related, so this book was perfect for her and has helped on my mission to get her excited about reading. As an independent read I’d say good for confident readers slightly older than her, possibly 6-7. The plot lines are simple and age appropriate l, but it still contained mature vocabulary which is a definite plus.