{"product_id":"9781778400544","title":"The World of Maxime","description":"Author: Lucile de Pesloan\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781778400544\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Greystone Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jun 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 112\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatie the Catsitter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatilda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, comes a heartwarming story for kids ages 7-10 about finding courage and discovering the possibility of new friendships.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heartwarming story by award-winning author Lucile de Pesloan is told alongside graphic-style illustrations by celebrated artist Jacques Goldstyn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46687936512158,"sku":"ADS-9781778400544","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781778400544.jpg?v=1775630932","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781778400544","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}