| Author |
Fuller, Caroline, 1873- |
| LoC No. |
04028966
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| Title |
The alley cat's kitten
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| Original Publication |
United States: Little, Brown, and Company,1904.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Illustrated from photographs by the author.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Alley Cat's Kitten" by Caroline Fuller is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the struggles and adventures of an alley cat as she navigates life with her kittens, focusing particularly on the bond between the feline and a kind family who demonstrates compassion toward her. Through themes of love, loss, and finding a sense of belonging, the narrative explores the experiences of both animals and humans in a heartwarming setting. The opening of the story introduces us to the Alley Cat, who reflects on her challenging life and the stark reality of being a mother cat living in a desolate environment. Despite her initial indifference towards her status as a stray, her perspective shifts dramatically with the arrival of her kittens. The narrative delves into her struggles to provide for them, emphasizing her love for the less attractive kitten as a poignant reflection of maternal affection. The Alley Cat's encounters with sympathetic children, her desperate search for food, and the affection shown by the children towards her and her offspring lay the groundwork for a tale rich in emotion and the celebration of motherhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Cats -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68891 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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