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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1973
The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man
A cat becomes human for a taste of city life.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,192 ratings
107 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Lionel, once a cat, is transformed into a young man by Magician Stephanus. As he explores the city, Lionel encounters the thrill and peril of human existence, including the complexities of love. But with his newfound emotions, can he ever return to his feline form? Dive into Lionel's journey of discovery and transformation, where every choice could change his fate forever.
From the publisher
After begging Magician Stephanus long enough, Lionel the cat gets his wish – he is changed into a young man, and sets off to town to see what it’s like to be human. He experiences all the adventure, danger and emotion that goes into a human’s life – including love. Now how can Lionel ever go back to being a cat?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 107
- Reading age
- 10–14
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 670L
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