Summary
A novel about a cat at the turn of the 20th century who goes to sea, is shipwrecked and rescued, and lives out her days with a colorful and friendly family in a lighthouse on Key West.
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"Superior whimsy, nicely told, and perfect for the cat-fancier's Christmas."
-- Kirkus
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Penguin USA
Published date: 1999
Size: 6 x 6.75 inches
Weight: 0.55 pounds
Pages: 163
Publisher's Notes
Mrs. Moore, an elderly cat, reflects on her 1899 adventure as a stowaway on a schooner that is overtaken by a violent storm. The adventure is hardly over as the kitten washes up on a mysterious island.
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