Comet's Nine Lives

Author Jan Brett On Tour
Illustrated by Jan Brett On Tour
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$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
100 per carton
On sale May 21, 2001 | 9780698118942
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD640L
Sales rights: World
It all begins when Comet walks away from the lighthouse close to his birthplace on Nantucket Island. He visits a garden, a bookstore, a boat, and a party, and at each place he gets into trouble and loses one of his lives. Comet starts to worry. He longs for a home, a place where he’ll be safe. Will he find one before he uses up all nine lives?
“Brett’s style is deliciously intricate and detailed. Charming.”
USA Today

“Brett’s many avid fans are sure to love this book.”
School Library Journal

“As always, Brett captures the essence of her setting . . . in a luscious and loving tribute to New England.”
Booklist

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It all begins when Comet walks away from the lighthouse close to his birthplace on Nantucket Island. He visits a garden, a bookstore, a boat, and a party, and at each place he gets into trouble and loses one of his lives. Comet starts to worry. He longs for a home, a place where he’ll be safe. Will he find one before he uses up all nine lives?

Praise

“Brett’s style is deliciously intricate and detailed. Charming.”
USA Today

“Brett’s many avid fans are sure to love this book.”
School Library Journal

“As always, Brett captures the essence of her setting . . . in a luscious and loving tribute to New England.”
Booklist