The Story of Mrs. Lovewright and Purrless Her Cat
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

The Story of Mrs. Lovewright and Purrless Her Cat

Written by Lore Segal · Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

A cat with its own agenda challenges expectations.

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32 pages· 1,626 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· ~440L· AR 3 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Mrs. Lovewright believes a cat will complete her life, but the feline she adopts has its own ideas. As the cat defies her plans, Mrs. Lovewright must navigate the unexpected twists of living with a creature that refuses to conform. Will she find harmony or chaos in this new companionship?

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1985)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,626
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~440L
AR book level
3
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
87861
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~L
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
October 12, 1985
First published
April 16, 1985
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394968179

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