*reviewed from uncorrected egalley*

children's graphic novel - adventure with magic and magical creatures

colorful, appealing artwork and a fast-reading storyline will have readers asking for the next volume. ( )

Suri loves monsters. In the merchant camp, she earns money telling wonderful stories she read in books. She knows everything about the monsters' lores and legends, or so she thinks. But then, a mysterious wagon joins Suri’s camp, holding a giant and mysterious creature.

Suri is an adorable protagonist. Orphant, she follows the members of a merchant camp that she considers as her family. As the leader seems to not like her, she hides frequently during the day, but receives the help of all the members of the community. Suri is fascinated by monsters and her dream is to become a monster tamer. She is curious and courageous, not hesitating to befriend the creature that hides in the mysterious wagon.

Cat's Cradle: The Golden Twine is an interesting graphic novel full of intriguing elements. I really enjoyed the Fantasy/Fairytale atmosphere of the story. It is a wonderful adventure full of incredible creatures, there is even a Monster Bestiary at the end describing all the monsters of the story. If you love strong heroines, magic and mystery and beautiful artwork, go for it ! I cannot wait to read the next book. ( )

Talk about a cliff hanger, I need book 2 (Cat's Cradle: The Mole King's Lair) to come out sooner, so I can find out what happens next. I loved the mix of mythology and "real life". Mouse finds a kindred spirit in the monster and I cannot wait to read their next adventure.

Highly recommend. ( )

I do not really like Graphic Novels because I really do not know how to read them. This book by Jo Rioux was a good book that was about an orphan Suri. It had great art and it was a really nice story with an adventurous point of view. ( )