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Alone in the Night

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Alone in the Night by Holly Webb tells the heartwarming story of a young girl named Jasmine, who discovers a stray kitten outside her house during a snowy winter. As Jasmine tries to find the kitten's owner, she forms a special bond with the little animal, leading to lessons in friendship and responsibility. This children's book blends adventure with tender moments as Jasmine learns the importance of compassion and care.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming animal stories and tales about friendship. It's perfect for young readers who are captivated by tales of adventure and resilience, especially those that feature a special bond between a child and a pet.

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Jasmine is thrilled when she gets to catsit for her neighbours. She adores looking after Star and wishes she could keep her forever! But Star has a secret…

Jasmine is thrilled when she gets to catsit for her neighbours. She adores looking after Star and wishes she could keep her forever! But Star has a secret.

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Jasmine is thrilled when she gets to catsit for her neighbours while they're away on holiday for Christmas. She adores looking after the beautiful Star and only wishes she could keep her forever!

Star loves playing with Jasmine, and soon the pair are inseparable. But what Jasmine doesn't know is that Star has a secret. Although it is cold and dark outside, the time has come for Star to leave Jasmine and her warm, safe home, and find a place to hide.

Alone in the Night by Holly Webb weaves a heartwarming tale of friendship and the bittersweet realisation of growing apart, perfect for the holiday season.

Series: Holly Webb: Animal Stories

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Alone in the Night by Holly Webb is well-regarded for its heartwarming and engaging tale, making it a delightful read for young animal lovers. The book's simple language and relatable characters have been praised for capturing the imaginations of children, drawing them into the life of a young girl and her bond with a stray kitten. The story also provides gentle life lessons about compassion and resilience, making it both educational and entertaining.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847150943

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Stripes Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sophy Williams
  • Illustrated by Sophy Williams

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Holly Webb started writing while working as a children's books editor and has now written books for Scholastic, Bloomsbury and Orchard, as well as eleven titles for Stripes Publishing. She lives in Reading with her husband and their young family, along with their very spoilt cat. Sophy Williams took a degree in graphic art at Kingston and in 1988 was runner-up in the Reader's Digest Young Illustrators Competition. In 1981 her first illustrated book, When Grandma Came, was runner-up for the Mother Goose Award.

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