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Book Synopsis''Nothing could ever replace Mabel. I wished I could hold her in my arms and tell her just how much she meant to me.''
Verity adores her cat Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden.
Verity''s dad and grandparents can''t bear to talk about death, having lost Verity''s mum several years ago - but when they eventually discover what Verity has done, the whole family realises it''s time to talk.
A superb handling of bereavement in Jacqueline Wilson''s uniquely accessible and enjoyable style, for younger readers.
Trade ReviewManaging to be both hilarious and poignant,
The Cat Mummy is another sure-fire hit * The Scotsman *
Jacqueline Wilson writes so well about death and bereavement . . . Wilson does it again - economically and entertainingly embracing life's highs and lows * TES *
For those aged eight and over you couldn't do better than
The Cat Mummy by Jacqueline Wilson, the funny, touching tale of Verity whose mum died the day she was born and who doesn't realise how much she loves her do-nothing cat until Mabel disappears. As always, Wilson hits every button * Express on Sunday *
The loss of a loved one is dealt with lightly and gently * Financial Times *
A touching and sad situation that is dealt with with a light touch that never trivialises the emotions portrayed * The Bookseller *
