The Cat in Grandfather's House by Carl Henry Grabo
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"The Cat in Grandfather's House" by Carl Henry Grabo is a whimsical children's novel written in the late 1920s. This imaginative tale centers around 10-year-old Hortense, who embarks on an adventure to her grandparents' old-fashioned house, where she encounters a lively cast of characters, including a mysterious cat named Jeremiah and a host of lively furniture and household items. The story promises a blend of humor and fantasy, sure to entice the
imagination of both young readers and the young at heart. The opening of the book introduces Hortense as she prepares for her journey to her grandparents' house while her parents travel to Australia. Excited by the notion of exploring the mysterious and "strange" home filled with antique furniture, she contemplates the adventures that await her. After a delightful train ride, she arrives at her grandparents' home, where Uncle Jonah and her curious grandfather greet her. As she settles in and begins to explore, she discovers a lively atmosphere where even the furniture seems animated, setting the stage for delightful encounters, mysterious happenings, and imaginative adventures that unfold throughout her stay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Grabo, Carl Henry, 1881- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 29020590 |
| Title | The Cat in Grandfather's House |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Sigal Alon, Sunflower, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23737 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5863 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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