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In a charming children’s tale, a boy who is repeatedly told he is “good for nothing” discovers his true worth when he befriends a wise cat. Together they confront a deadly plague of mice that endangers the entire island, turning the boy into a heroic savior and reshaping how he sees himself.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Beatrice Schenk De Regniers
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