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The Famous Nini: A Mostly True Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star
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4 out of 5
Based on 62 Ratings and 20 Reviews

Book Description
In Venice in the 1890s, a caf� owner takes in a stray cat she names Nini. This is against her better judgment, for the caf� is modest, and she has nothing to spare. But in no time at all, the cat becomes a celebrity, charming all sorts of important visitors, including Giuseppe Verdi and the pope himself. In the end, Nini's resonant purr and the comfort it brings to a little girl produce a small mi... More
Book Information
PublisherClarion Books
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100618977694
ISBN-13978-0618977697
Publication Date06/07/2010
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About Mary Nethery (Author) : I write fiction, both picture books and middle grade novels. And I do adore a good series! You can play with the main characters as if they were your close friends. I remember being upset in fifth ... more
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About JOHN MANDERS (Illustrator) : JOHN MANDERS is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of JOHN MANDERS include Pete and Fremont, Where's My Mummy?, What You Never Knew About Beds, Be... more
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8/15/2019 Dakota Pou Dakota Pou said:
I like the storyline and I am sire this would be a great story with a strong foundation. I also have written something that deals with domestic violence and this content that you shared shows some good family life. This is ... more

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