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Memorable Cats in Children's Fiction (page 2)


Cover art for THE TYGRINE CAT
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2008

"This will satisfy equally fans of magical fantasy and action adventure. (Fiction. 10-14)"
Catling Mati doesn't remember much of his past. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE DIARY OF A KILLER CAT
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 7, 2006
by Anne Fine, illustrated by Steve Cox

"Readers will hope for an American release of the sequel, Return of the Killer Cat. (Fiction. 7-10)"
"So hang me. I killed the bird. Read full book review >
Cover art for DREAM-OF-JADE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2005
by Lloyd Alexander, illustrated by D. Brent Burkett

"Absolutely first-class storytelling with a remarkable little heroine. (Fiction. 7-10)"
A savvy, sassy little cat causes quite a stir when she defies Chinese custom and law to teach the Emperor how to be a wise and happy ruler in this gentle, satiric tale of friendship. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHITTINGTON
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 26, 2005
by Alan Armstrong, illustrated by S.D. Schindler

"It's a lovely paean to the power of story and the words that carry it along. (Fiction. 8-12)"
Into Bernie's barn, filled with castoff animals he has either actively collected or hasn't the heart to refuse, wanders Whittington the cat, an ugly bruiser of a tom who seeks community. Read full book review >
Cover art for TOES
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2004

"Young cat lovers will be in heaven. (Fiction. 9-15)"
One of a litter of four, Toes the cat is born black with seven toes on each paw, whereas the other three are spotted or striped and have the normal number of digits. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE NINE LIVES OF ARISTOTLE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2003
by Dick King-Smith, illustrated by Bob Graham

"Infused with sentiment that never boils over into sentimentality, this should be popular with recent Easy Reader grads. (Fiction. 7-9)"
A bold, young cat uses up his fund of lives at a great rate in this appealingly presented animal tale. Read full book review >