Whittington

Written by Alan Armstrong

A cat's tale transforms lives, revealing the power of stories and reading.

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208 pages· 740L

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Bookroo's summary

In a barn of rescued animals, Whittington, a scrappy tomcat, shares a captivating tale of his ancestor's rise to power in 16th-century England. As he weaves his story, siblings Ben and Abby, along with their grandfather, discover the magic of storytelling. But can Whittington's yarn inspire Ben to overcome his struggles with reading? This enchanting narrative explores the healing power of stories and the transformative impact of literacy, leaving readers to wonder how a simple tale can change lives forever.

From the publisher

This Newbery-Honor winning tale introduces Whittington, a roughneck Tom who arrives one day at a barn full of rescued animals and asks for a place there. He spins for the animals–as well as for Ben and Abby, the kids whose grandfather does the rescuing–a yarn about his ancestor, the nameless cat who brought Dick Whittington to the heights of wealth and power in 16th-century England. This is an unforgettable tale about the healing, transcendent power of storytelling, and how learning to read saves one little boy.