The Cat Who Came In off the Roof
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
A charming Dutch classic that withstands the test of time worldwide and will appeal to readers young and old—and dog and cat lovers alike!
“A charming, refreshing, and funny treat.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Shy reporter Mr. Tibble is close to losing his job because he only writes about cats. But when an act of kindness brings him into contact with the unusual Miss Minou, his luck suddenly begins to change.
Minou provides Tibble with juicy news. But it's who is giving her the gossip that's newsworthy. Minou claims that the tips come from her local feline friends, who are the eyes and ears of the neighborhood. Tibble is appreciative but can't help wondering: How could this be? And why is Minou so terrified of dogs and so skilled at climbing trees and rooftops?
It's almost as if she’s a cat herself.
More praise for THE CAT WHO CAME IN OFF THE ROOF
“Schmidt raises questions about what it is to be human, what it is to be a cat . . . and what it means to accept someone for who she is.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this delightfully quirky story from the late Dutch author Schmidt (1911 1995), which was originally published in the Netherlands in 1970, a timid, feline-obsessed reporter is about to lose his job for filing stories on cats instead of more newsworthy fare. Mr. Tibble leaves his editor's office knowing that he'll be fired if he doesn't produce better stories, only to rescue a woman named Miss Minou from a tree. When the woman shows up at his attic apartment, she confides that she used to be a cat, which seems outlandish to Tibble until her feline behaviors such as sleeping in a box, hiding from dogs, and rubbing up against people begin to convince him otherwise. In exchange for housing, Minou activates a "cat press agency," enlisting local cats to feed her scoops that Tibble turns into hard-hitting articles. Tibble's newfound wealth and influence is tested when a tip reveals the sinister side of a beloved philanthropist. It's a satisfying and triumphant fantasy one that will have readers watching what they say in front of their cats. Ages 10 up.