Books like To Be a Cat by Matt Haig
Barney Willow, a twelve-year-old boy, is determined to fulfill his dream of being a cat and becomes one after a series of unfortunate events. However, his transformation into a cat is not without consequences. He discovers that not all felines are as cute and cuddly as they appear, and he soon finds himself in grave danger. His life is put in jeopardy when a bully attacks him, and he realizes that he is being followed by the school's bully. With the help of his new cat friends and his father, Barney manages to escape and save himself and the bully from the bully's wrath.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Matt Haig
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