The Kitchen Cat, and other Tales by Amy Walton
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"The Kitchen Cat, and other Tales" by Amy Walton is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around themes of companionship, empathy, and the innocent adventures of children and their pets. Throughout the stories, readers are invited into the lives of young protagonists who develop friendships and discover deeper understandings of their surroundings, particularly seen through the eyes of an imaginative child. The collection features
three main stories. The first tale follows Ruth, a lonely "poor little rich girl," who finds solace in befriending a thin kitchen cat living in her home, leading to a heartwarming exploration of care and companionship. The second story centers on Sarah, a beloved toy dog, who recounts her unexpected adventures when she goes missing. Finally, the last story introduces two girls near a pond who learn valuable lessons about the differing comforts of life through a conversation with a toad. Each story encapsulates childlike wonder, the importance of love and friendship, and moral lessons woven into their narratives, making this collection resonate with both young readers and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Walton, Amy, 1848-1899 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Goble, Warwick, 1862-1943 |
| Title | The Kitchen Cat, and other Tales |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23112 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23112-9 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 353 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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