When a scrappy alley cat named Aldwyn passes himself off as a magical animal companion to Jack, a young wizard in training, Aldwyn and his fellow "familiars," a know-it-all blue jay and bumbling tree frog, must save the kingdom after the evil queen of Vastia kidnaps Jack and two other wizards. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 6.0 ATOS Book Level: 6.3 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 10 AR Quiz: 140349EN Reading Counts Level: 6.4 Reading Counts Points: 14 Lexile Measure: 920 Guided Reading Level: T Iowa Children's Choice Award 2013 - 14.