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A Bit of Give and Take

Name: A Bit of Give and Take
ISBN: 9780552523486

By Bernard Ashley

Scott’s secret kitten causes unexpected trouble when keeping Scrap proves harder than hiding him.

heartwarming engaging thought-provoking

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is A Bit of Give and Take about?

When Scott rescues a kitten from a rubbish bin, he defies his mum's strict 'no pets' rule to keep it. Naming the kitten Scrap, Scott is determined to provide a home, even as it leads to unexpected challenges and tests his resolve.

About the author

Bernard Ashley is a well-loved British author who writes exciting and realistic stories for children. He is best known for his popular book 'The Trouble with Donovan Croft' and many others. Bernard Ashley enjoys bringing characters to life and often writes about friendship, adventure, and solving problems in everyday life.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

1986

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