Ghost Cat - Hardcover

Abley, Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0888994338 ISBN 13: 9780888994332

Publisher: Groundwood Books, 2001

Synopsis

Miss Wilkinson lives with her adored cat, Tommy Douglas, whose eyes glow a brilliant orange. But Tommy Douglas is 17 years old. When he becomes ill and dies in Miss Wilkinson’s arms, she buries him in the garden and plants a rosebush on his grave. Despite her determination to keep busy, grief and loneliness make it difficult for Miss Wilkinson to enjoy life. Then one morning, after a particularly troubled night, she discovers that the rosebush she planted has bloomed with brilliant orange flowers the color of Tommy Douglas’s eyes.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 5-Tommy Douglas, Miss Wilkinson's black feline, is the ultimate companion in her golden years. In fact, he is the emotional finishing touch to this elderly woman's busy day, until he becomes ill and eventually dies. This heartwarming and touching story is a wonderful bibliotherapeutic tool to guide children facing the death of a pet or a loved one. The carefully rendered watercolor illustrations realistically portray the emotions engendered by Miss Wilkinson's loss.

Karen J. Tannenbaum, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, IN

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About this edition

• Publisher: Groundwood Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0888994338
• ISBN 13: 9780888994332
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Reczuch Karen