The Cat Who Wished to be a Man

by Lloyd Alexander

Paperback, 1992

Status

Available

Call number

PB Ale

Call number

PB Ale

Local notes

PB Ale

Barcode

762

Collection

LS/PAPERBACKS [PB]

Genres

Publication

Yearling (1992), Paperback, 112 pages

Description

When he begins dealing with humanity, Lionel the cat begins to understand why his wizard master was reluctant to change him into a man.

Subjects

Magic Fiction

Awards

Original publication date

1973

Physical description

112 p.; 5.5 x 0.25 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member HippieLunatic
This was a cute enough book, but after the Prydain series, it left a lot to be desired. It is a book filled with stellar vocabulary, and fun word play, but beyond that, I didn't get much out of this short novella.

In my opinion, it would be a tough book for anyone of the age bracket that it seems
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LibraryThing member alimander77
Compact storytelling-style; human follies highlighted

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Pages

112

Rating

½ (54 ratings; 3.8)

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