The Heartaches of a French Cat
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1989

The Heartaches of a French Cat

Written by Barbara McClintock

A deserted feline finds her voice through writing.

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48 pages· ~540L
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Bookroo's summary

In 19th-century France, a young lady cat faces abandonment by her husband. Alone and determined, she embarks on a journey to redefine her life through the power of the written word. Will her newfound passion for writing lead her to self-discovery, or will the shadows of her past continue to haunt her? Dive into a tale of resilience and creativity as this feline author pens her own destiny.

From the publisher

After being abandoned by her husband, a young nineteenth-century French lady cat becomes a writer

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1989)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~540L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 1, 1989
Publisher
David R. Godine Publisher
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780879237578

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