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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 2 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
In Venice in the 1890s, a café owner takes in a stray cat she names Nini. This is against her better judgment, for the café 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
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt
BindingKindle Edition (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-10B003V4ATL2
Publication Date06/07/2010
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About JOHN MANDERS (Author, 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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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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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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