By day, an ordinary girl. By night, a cat girl. A magical story unfolding under the moonlight! Is it really a good idea to head out now, with no cat friends around to help? Kitty will have to find the missing watch and necklace all on her own. The fifth thrilling adventure in a series beloved by children in 24 countries around the world! Kitty has a very special power: she transforms from a girl by day into a cat by night. She can see clearly in the dark, hear even the faintest sounds, and perform perfect backflips with flawless balance. But Kitty's most amazing ability of all is that she can talk to animals. In the previous book, Kitty the Cat Girl 4: Meet Another Superhero, a new friend named Ozzie came to visit Kitty's hideout in the treehouse. Just then, Hazel the cat brought news of big trouble at the Sweet Bakery. Kitty, Ozzie, and their animal friends rushed off to solve the case—but one mystery quickly led to another. Now, in the long-awaited sequel that young readers have been eagerly waiting for, Kitty the Cat Girl 5: Catch the Shadow of the Light Festival takes place during the dazzling Light Festival held in downtown Halam. Kitty and her school friends make their own lanterns to carry in the lantern parade. But a mysterious black shadow sneaks through the crowd, stealing precious belongings from festival-goers. Can Kitty catch the shadow thief all on her own? And just who is this thief, who seems just as quick and clever as Kitty herself? The Kitty the Cat Girl series has already been translated into 24 languages and has won the hearts of children all around the world. In a world where children face pressure and competition from a young age—often telling themselves 'I can't do this' before they even try—this heartfelt and courageous story delivers a powerful message: 'You are much braver than you think!' In this fifth installment, readers will once again fall in love with ever-positive Kitty as she bravely tackles a mystery without the help of her cat friends. Having grown even more into her role as a superhero through her past adventures, Kitty uses courage and cleverness to solve the case in style! Kitty's Warm Heart and Courage: Believing in Herself and Never Turning Away from Others in Need Whenever Kitty needs courage, she remembers what her mother once told her: 'Don't hesitate out of fear. You're much braver than you think!' With no cat friends to help her this time, Kitty hesitates for just a moment before deciding to do her very best. She must catch the shadow thief who has slipped into the festival crowd to steal valuable treasures. Before the festival can end in disaster, Kitty chases down the thief and cleverly solves the problem with a bit of quick thinking. This story paints a picture of a world where humans and animals—and people from all walks of life—understand their differences and live together in harmony. It shows us what it looks like to face a problem head-on and solve it wisely and courageously, rather than turning away. Through Kitty's example, readers can learn valuable lessons about facing life with courage and integrity. Enchanting Illustrations That Spark the Imagination This fifth installment brings to life the city of Halam during its dazzling Light Festival lantern parade, along with all the wonderfully creative lanterns the children have made. The identity of the shadow thief—just as swift and clever as Kitty herself—will keep readers hooked on this exciting adventure from start to finish. If you're curious to find out who's racing across the rooftops in a cape alongside Kitty, and just who this mysterious shadow thief really is, pick up Kitty the Cat Girl 5: Catch the Shadow of the Light Festival! today!