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Ellie and the Cat

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Ellie and the Cat by Malorie Blackman is a delightful children's story where a girl named Ellie faces unexpected challenges after an encounter with her gran's mischievous cat. When she is magically swapped into the feline's body, Ellie must navigate life on four paws and learn valuable lessons about empathy and understanding. This adventure is both entertaining and insightful, shedding light on friendship and self-discovery.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ellie and the Cat is a charming tale that may appeal to you if you enjoy magical adventures and stories that explore themes of friendship and empathy. It follows a young girl and a surprisingly mischievous feline on a journey filled with whimsical challenges and valuable life lessons. Perfect for young readers who love animals and imaginative storytelling.

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Ellie and the Cat

A cautionary tale of brats, cats and a little bit of magic from much-loved author Malorie Blackman.

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A cautionary tale of brats, cats and a little bit of magic from much loved and best-selling author Malorie Blackman.

Ellie and the Cat introduces us to Ellie, the rudest, most spoilt child her grandma has ever met. It's time that she learnt a lesson! With a little bit of magic and some help from Jolly the cat, Grandma is determined to ensure Ellie changes her ways.

Can Ellie work hard to prove that she can be good? Or is she destined to spend the rest of her days trapped in the body of a mean old cat?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 8.

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Ellie and the Cat by Malorie Blackman is praised for its magical and comic elements, presenting a heartwarming tale of friendship. Reviewers highlight its combination of adventure and a meaningful message, with Matt Robertson's illustrations adding further charm and amusement for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781128244

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Matt Robertson
  • Illustrated by Matt Robertson

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Malorie Blackman is a highly-respected children’s author and winner of the Carnegie Medal. Among her many other successful novels for children are Hacker and Dangerous Reality.

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