Edward Wilkins and His Friend Gwendoline

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What is Edward Wilkins and His Friend Gwendoline about?

Edward Wilkins is a black cat with a story to tell. After leaving his seaside home, he finds shelter with Gwendoline, a retired dancer living in Richmond. At first, they seem an unlikely pair, but Edward soon discovers that Gwendoline needs his company as much as he needs hers. As they learn to understand one another, their quiet home fills with affection, conversation and shared adventures. Told from Edward’s point of view, this tender story explores friendship, growing older and the changes that life brings.

About the author

Barbara Bolton was an Australian author who wrote imaginative books for children. Her best-known story, Jandy Malone and the Nine O’Clock Tiger, follows a girl whose lively imagination leads to an exciting adventure. Barbara’s writing encourages readers to be brave, curious and creative, and to enjoy the wonderful worlds that stories can create.