White Cat (Curse Workers, #1)
by Holly Black
White Cat by Holly Black holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 29.4K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 310 pages.
About White Cat
The extraordinary new adult fantasy of magic in our world and the price we pay for it by the author of THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES. Cassel is cursed. Cursed by the memory of the fourteen year old girl he murdered. Life at school is a constant trial. Life at home even worse. No-one at home is ever going to forget that Cassel is a killer. No-one at home is ever going to forget that he isn't a magic worker.Cassel's family are one of the big five crime families in America. Ever since magic was prohibited in 1929 magic workers have been driven underground and into crime. And while people still need their touch, their curses, their magical killings, their transformations, times have been hard. His granddad has been driven to drink, his mother is in prison and his brothers detest him as the only one of their family who can't do magic.But there is a secret at the centre of Cassel's family and he's about to inherit it. It's terrfying and that's the truth.The White Cat is a stunning novel of a world changed by magic. In this world only 1% of the population can work magic but they have the power of nightmares.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Holly Black |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 310 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,444 |
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What genre is White Cat?
White Cat is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is White Cat worth reading?
Based on 29.4K reader ratings, White Cat has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is White Cat?
White Cat has 310 pages.
Who wrote White Cat?
White Cat was written by Holly Black. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for White Cat?
The ISBN-13 for White Cat is 9781416963970.0.
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