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The Cat Mummy


Galaxy Children's Large Print

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No. of pages 96

Published: 2009

Great for age 6-12 years

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Verity adores her cat, Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden. Verity's dad and grandparents can't bear to talk about death, having lost Verity's mum several years ago - but when they eventually discover what Verity has done, the whole family realises it's time to talk.A superb handling of bereavement in Jacqueline Wilson's uniquely accessible and enjoyable style, for younger readers.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Galaxy Children's Large Print .

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Jacqueline Wilson has written over 70 books for young readers of all ages. She lives in England. Nick Sharratt was winner of the Sheffield Book Award and the Children's Book Award in 2001.

 

This book is in the following series:

Galaxy Children's Large Print

"Managing to be both hilarious and poignant, The Cat Mummy is another sure-fire hit" * The Scotsman *

 

"Jacqueline Wilson writes so well about death and bereavement . . . Wilson does it again - economically and entertainingly embracing life's highs and lows" * TES *

 

"For those aged eight and over you couldn't do better than The Cat Mummy by Jacqueline Wilson, the funny, touching tale of Verity whose mum died the day she was born and who doesn't realise how much she loves her do-nothing cat until Mabel disappears. As always, Wilson hits every button" * Express on Sunday *

 

"The loss of a loved one is dealt with lightly and gently" * Financial Times *

 

"A touching and sad situation that is dealt with with a light touch that never trivialises the emotions portrayed" * The Bookseller *