Books like Backwards for luck by Mary Francis Shura
When a superstitious boy acquires a kitten, he becomes convinced that the cat is quickly using up its nine lives. His concern spirals into family worry as they watch the playful feline seem to grow older and wiser each day. Through the boy’s anxious observations the story examines how belief can shape perception, teaches valuable lessons about responsibility and caring, and shows how family life adjusts to unexpected changes.
First publish date: 1966
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Mary Francis Shura
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