Edgar et les 999 âmes

Synopsis of Edgar et les 999 âmes

«Edgar et les 999 âmes» is the children's fantasy novel by Marliese Arold, published by Bayard Jeunesse in paperback (336 pages, in French).

After the death of its owner, the kitten Edgar is forced to survive on the streets of London. There he meets Algernon, a stray cat who protects him and teaches him to hunt and find shelter, and Leila, a Siamese cat. Together they decide to face a shadowless beast nicknamed l'Égorgeur, which has been killing cats in the city for months.

First installment of the «Edgar» series. French translation by Florence Quillet, with illustrations by Benjamin Bachelier. Work originally published in German as «Edgar und die Schattenkatzen».

Aimed at children and young readers aged 6 to 12, especially those who enjoy adventures starring cats with a fantastic touch.