Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure! In the fifth book of this popular chapter book series, Kitty, a little girl with catlike superpowers, is on a mission to stop a thief from ruining her town’s annual lantern parade. With dramatic two-color art on every page and an emphasis on friendship, family, building self-confidence, and bravery, Kitty and the Great Lantern Race is perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Rebecca Elliott’s Owl Diaries. Kitty is proud of the lantern she has crafted for Hallam City’s Festival of Light. But just as the parade starts, a series of mysterious burglaries occur in the crowd. Kitty spots a shadowy figure and knows that she must use her catlike superpowers to investigate. Chasing the culprit without the help of her cat crew tests her bravery and superhero skills, but Kitty’s determined to track down the thief before the city’s festival is ruined. Kitty and the Great Lantern Race is the fifth book in a chapter book series about Kitty and her superhero adventures. With a charming main character, loads of cats, and striking two-color art on every page, Kitty is the perfect pick for newly independent readers. Includes fun facts about cats! Can one brave girl solve the mystery and save the festival all by herself? A Solo Superhero Mission: For the first time, Kitty must face a challenge without her cat crew, testing her bravery and forcing her to trust her own instincts. - A High-Stakes Rooftop Chase: Follow the action as Kitty uses her catlike superpowers to pursue a sneaky thief across the moonlit rooftops of Hallam City. - A Charming Kids Mystery: Who is the shadowy figure stealing valuables from the festival crowd? Kitty is determined to unmask the culprit and return the stolen prize. - Friendship and Doing the Right Thing: A heartwarming story that emphasizes confidence, courage, and understanding others—even the mischievous ones. Paula Harrison’s years teaching taught her what kids like in stories and how they respond to humor and suspense. Jenny Løvlie is an artist, designer, and bird enthusiast, fascinated by the strong bond between humans and animals.