Whittington / by Alan Armstrong ; illustrated by S.D. Schindler.
Record details
- ISBN: 0375828648 (trade)
- ISBN: 9780375828645 (trade)
- ISBN: 0375928642 (lib. bdg.)
- ISBN: 9780375928642 (lib. bdg.)
- ISBN: 0375828656 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780375828652 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 191 p. : ill., map ; 22 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Random House, c2005.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-191). |
Formatted Contents Note: | Whittington meets the lady -- The animals in the barn -- Bernie and how he got the horses -- Abby and Ben meet the horses -- The lady tells the barn about Whittington -- The animals tell Whittington about themselves -- Havey and the cat's surprise -- The last day for baths -- The lady asks Whittington to tell his story -- The man Whittington named himself after -- Dick's dream -- Dick goes to London -- Dick arrives in London -- The boy goes to work for Fitzwarren -- Ben's first reading lesson in the barn -- Blackie arrives -- Dick meets his cat -- Out with the owls -- Spooker is sick -- Ben's reading -- To Africa on the Unicorn -- The registered letter -- Ben's school principal visits the Texaco -- Reading recovery -- Dick sees a beautiful girl in black -- Two newcomers join the barn -- Dick's cat returns -- A hawk attacks the lady -- Ben goes to reading recovery and meets Miss O'Brian -- The cat's operation -- Dick meets Will Price again -- Willy the goat's surprise -- Dick sees the girl in black again -- Marker raids the barn -- Dick decides on the dangerous voyage -- Ben's decision -- A token for Mary -- Gent arrives -- A rescue -- Dick's cat is lost at sea -- Mary -- Ben's triumph -- Life in the barn continues -- The last warm afternoon of Autumn. |
Summary, etc.: | Whittington, a feline descendant of Dick Whittington's famous cat of English folklore, appears at a rundown barnyard plagued by rats and restores harmony while telling his ancestor's story. |
Target Audience Note: | 3.8 Follett Library Resources 3-6 |
Awards Note: | Newbery Honor Book, 2006. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Whittington, Richard, d. 1423 > Legends > Juvenile fiction. Whittington, Richard, d. 1423 > Legends > Fiction. Cats > Juvenile fiction. Cats > Fiction. Domestic animals > Fiction. |
Available copies
- 29 of 29 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rowayton Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 29 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rowayton Library | J ARM (Text) | 33625000250808 | Juvenile Green Dot | Available | - |