BENJAMIN WEST AND HIS CAT GRIMALKIN

by Marguerite Henry ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 21, 1947

This is one of the most unusual and one of the best of the excellent Boyhood of a Great American series. Benjamin West, father of American painting, was born a Quaker, son of an inn keeper who lived near Philadelphia, in days of wigs and silver buckles. The charming relationship between the boy and a big black cat makes this a first rate boy and cat story, as well as a lively story of a Quaker family who were able to reconcile their teachings with their son's talent. A quiet intensity in the writing makes the boy's struggle to achieve his goal- very real. Tops in supplementary reading.

Pub Date: April 21, 1947

ISBN: 1893103293

Page Count: -

Publisher: Bobbs-Merrill

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1947

Categories: FICTION