The Bold Kitten
Published on 9. January 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-78895-739-7 (ISBN)
Description
Hana and her family have recently fled Syria to stay with a boy called Oscar and his family in the UK. Hana is confused and lonely when she first arrives - she doesn't speak much English, and while her host family seem kind, she misses her friends back home.Then Oscar introduces her to the litter of cats his family are fostering, and Hana falls in love with the brave tortoiseshell kitten named Amal.
The more time Hana spends with Amal, the more confident she begins to feel, until her mum reveals that the kittens are ready to be adopted, including Amal.Hana doesn't want her to go - can she find a way for them to stay together?
Celebrate the heart-warming 60th story in best-selling author Holly Webb's Animal Stories series. Perfect for fans of ZOE'S RESCUE ZOO, MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS and Michael Morpurgo!
The more time Hana spends with Amal, the more confident she begins to feel, until her mum reveals that the kittens are ready to be adopted, including Amal.Hana doesn't want her to go - can she find a way for them to stay together?
Celebrate the heart-warming 60th story in best-selling author Holly Webb's Animal Stories series. Perfect for fans of ZOE'S RESCUE ZOO, MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS and Michael Morpurgo!
Reviews / Votes
guaranteed to capture the heart of any child who can't resist the magic of animals * Lancashire Post * A thoughtful and moving story about Hana and her parents settling in the UK after fleeing Syria. Brimming with empathy and insight, the story follows a young girl who has been through so much upheaval, but finds hope in a beautiful family of kittens. Hana falls in love with one of the new kittens and becomes so attached that she tries to find a way to make sure they are not separated. * Inclusive Children's Books *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little Tiger Press Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
102 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78895-739-7 (9781788957397)
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Holly Webb (Author)
Holly Webb is one of Britain's best-loved children's writers. She has written over a hundred books for children and her work has been translated into over thirty languages. Holly lives in Tilehurst, just outside of Reading, Berkshire, with her husband, three children and several cats. Visit www.holly-webb.com or @HollyKateWebb.
Sophy Williams (Illustrator)
Sophy Williams is an award-winning illustrator who has worked with many prestigious authors, including Philip Pullman, Geraldine McCaughrean and Adele Geras. Sophy lives in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. Visit sophywilliamsillustrator.com
Holly Webb is one of Britain's best-loved children's writers. She has written over a hundred books for children and her work has been translated into over thirty languages. Holly lives in Tilehurst, just outside of Reading, Berkshire, with her husband, three children and several cats. Visit www.holly-webb.com or @HollyKateWebb.
Sophy Williams (Illustrator)
Sophy Williams is an award-winning illustrator who has worked with many prestigious authors, including Philip Pullman, Geraldine McCaughrean and Adele Geras. Sophy lives in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. Visit sophywilliamsillustrator.com