The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1973

The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man

Written by Lloyd Alexander

A cat becomes human for a taste of city life.

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107 pages· 670L
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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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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~P
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
16729
Publication
Published
March 1, 2000
First published
January 1, 1973
Publisher
Puffin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141307046

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