The Improbable Cat
By Allan Ahlberg
A charming stray kitten grows monstrous, and David alone must uncover its sinister secret.
Genres
What is The Improbable Cat about?
When twelve-year-old David's family adopts a stray kitten, they are enchanted by its charm. However, as the cat grows at an alarming rate, it begins to exert a sinister influence over the household. David, immune to the cat's spell, watches helplessly as his family falls into its thrall. Determined to save them, he devises a daring plan to confront the malevolent creature before it completely takes over their lives.
About the author
Allan Ahlberg is a much-loved British author who has written many fun and imaginative books for children. He is famous for stories like 'Peepo!' and 'Each Peach Pear Plum', which he often created with his wife, Janet. Allan’s books are known for their clever rhymes, gentle humour, and wonderful illustrations.
Pages
128 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2003
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