The Cat Mummy

by Jacqueline Wilson

Book Overview

Verity adores her cat, Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden. Verity's dad and grandparents can't bear to talk about death, having lost Verity's mum several years ago - but when they eventually discover what Verity has done, the whole family realises it's time to talk.

A superb handling of bereavement in Jacqueline...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440868572
• ISBN13: 9780440868576
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Corgi Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

My Cat Mabel (Japanese Title)

Verity thought her cat was boring because Mabel slept all day and had no interest in toys and playing. Mabel used to be her mom's cat, so she was really old. She wished that Mabel was as fun as her friends' pets. After Mabel died, she understood how important her pet was and how much she had liked her. She wished that Mabel was still alive. I thought that this book taught me that even though you think something is boring when you have it, after you lose it, you'll understand how important it is. If you have ever lost somebody really close to you, or your pet, I think this book make you tear up, but it will also cheer you up. Even if you haven't lost anybody, you'll understand how important your family and pets are. So to whoever is ready to read this book, make sure you put a tissue box beside you!

The cat mummy

Verity lives with her Gran and Granda and Dad. She also lives with an elderly cat called Mabel. This is a sad story, about the loss of a loved pet. Verity keeps the secret about Mabel the cat's death from her grandparents and father. She decides to mummify her, after learning about mummification in school. I really liked this story, and the illustrations by Nick Sharratt are brilliant and emotional as usual. :)