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To Be a Cat

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To Be a Cat

By: Matt Haig
Narrated by: Chris Pavlo
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Barney Willow thinks life couldn't get any worse. He's weedy and has sticky-out ears. Horrible Gavin Needle loves tormenting him. And worst of all, his Dad has been missing for almost a year, and there's no sign of him ever coming home. Barney just wants to escape, and find another life. Being a cat, for example. A quiet, lazy cat. Things would be so much easier - right?

©2012 Matt Haig (P)2012 W F Howes Ltd
Animals Animals & Nature Fiction Literature & Fiction Cats
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Creatively narrated, this wonderful story had me hooked from the title to the last page. Well done, Matt Haig - you’re a genius!

Heartwarming on multiple levels

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It was amazing and we couldn’t stop listening I am 10 years old my brother’s 7 and my sisters 9😆

Amazing

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This is a beautifully written fantasy (or true?!) story with truths about life hidden in it. Strategies for taking care of self esteem and handling hard situations are gently mentioned.

It includes typical school problems like bullies and nasty teachers, as well as the guilt and grief of divorce.

It's read very engagingly and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's going to be our next family book for listening to.

Great book for tweens, cat lovers and families where parents have unpartnered

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