Midnight Cats: Guardians of the Emerald Star – Barbara Laban (Ukrainian Hardcover)

Only those gifted with the rare ability called felidix can understand the secret language of cats. Among them is Pablo, a street kitten with big dreams: he wants to become a Royal Guard of the Cat Queen of England. But to earn his place, he must succeed in three grueling trials. Under the tutelage of Nova and Henry, Pablo trains hard, until an urgent threat emerges: the Emerald Star—a symbol of peace among all cat realms—is in danger. The ruthless King Fergus Finnegan seeks to seize it and conquer every feline kingdom of the British Isles. This captivating children’s detective fantasy is full of bravery, friendship, and clever puzzles.

Released in 2024 by RM Publishing (Ridna Mova), this Ukrainian edition is a delightful hardcover with 392 pages, dimensions of 140 × 210 mm, and weighing around 450 g. Illustrated in atmospheric black-and-white by Jérôme Pelissier, translated by Inna Vovchenko, it’s perfect for readers ages 7 to 12