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In Paul Gallico’s heart‑warming story, seven‑year‑old Mary cherishes her ginger cat Thomasina. When Thomasina falls ill and her father, the town’s stern veterinarian, orders her euthanasia, Mary is devastated. The paper is careful not to stray from the text and does not speculate on unmentioned plot points.
First publish date: 1957
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Paul Gallico
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