{"product_id":"the-world-of-maxime-9781778400544","title":"The World of Maxime","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eKatie the Catsitter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMatilda\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a heartwarming story for kids ages 7-10 about finding courage and discovering the possibility of new friendships.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaxime is ten years old. Her favorite things are her books and cats--especially her own cat, Turmeric. Like Matilda, the heroine of her favorite book, she feels different. She wouldn't mind being like other kids but they make so much noise, it hurts her ears. So, her friends are the characters in her books, and her cat. If she were brave enough, she would talk to the new girl at school, who carries a copy of Matilda in her book bag. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne day, she finds some mysterious bowls in the alley behind her house. She dresses up like a detective in order to investigate and meets an older woman, Catamou, who feeds the neighborhood's stray cats. Soon enough, the two become friends. Maxime confides in Catamou, who encourages her to introduce herself to the new girl at school. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis heartwarming story by award-winning author Lucile de Peslo?an is told alongside graphic-style illustrations by celebrated artist Jacques Goldstyn. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn ode to cat-lovers, \u003ci\u003eThe World of Maxime\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of friendship and an inspiring story about finding confidence in yourself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucile de Peslo?an\u003c\/b\u003e began to publish her writing in the form of fanzines in 2012, under the name of Shushanna Bikini London. Her first book, the graphic novel \u003ci\u003eWhat Makes Girls Sick and Tired\u003c\/i\u003e, has won many prizes. She lives in Montreal, Quebec. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacques Goldstyn\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and a political cartoonist who began life as a geologist. He received the Governor General's Award in 2017 for his book \u003ci\u003eAzadah\u003c\/i\u003e and was inducted to the Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2018. His graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, was also published by Aldana Libros. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelen Mixter\u003c\/b\u003e is a translator who lives in Toronto. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eZazie Todd\u003c\/b\u003e is an animal behavior expert and award-winning author of \u003ci\u003ePurr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Greystone Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276852134162,"sku":"9781778400544","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_db35d418-48d3-4904-b58f-2a451a037def.jpg?v=1747142567","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-world-of-maxime-9781778400544","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}