Theres something unusual about the kitten Memo finds in his yard.
Memo lives in a small cottage with his grandmother. But his grandma cant see very well anymore, and she falls asleep all the time. Memo starts to feel a bit lonely
until the night he discovers a stray kitten. The boy and cat become fast friends. But as the cat grows and grows (and grows), Memo realizes that this kitten may not be a cat at all. And it most definitely doesnt belong in a cottage! Memo needs to make a plan so that his friend can get home safely. What will become of his big, furry friend?
Recenzijas
Accompanied by quirky artwork, a mix of vignettes and full-page spreads, this Turkish import relies on silliness rather than any semblance of sense; it will make some kids laugh and others ask Why? Kirkus Reviews
Original and funAbly translated into English by Amy Maire Spangler, Memo and the Unexpected Gift is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick Midwest Book Review
Funda Özlem eran is a Turkish author. Born in Istanbul in 1984, Funda received both her BA and MA degrees in political science and international relations from Marmara University. Her published works include horror anthologies, adult urban-fantasy novels, sci-fi novellas, and various childrens books. Her short stories have won several national awards, and she is published in Italian and Dutch anthologies.
Ezgi Kele is a Turkish author and illustrator. She was born in Istanbul in 1984. Ezgi graduated from the Department of Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University and has worked as an art director at several advertising agencies. Now she writes and illustrates childrens books and magazines. She is a mom to one child and one cat. See more of her art on Instagram @ezgikeles.
