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To Be a Cat
- Narrated by: Chris Pavlo
- Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
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Summary
Barney Willow thinks life couldn't get any worse. He's weedy and has sticky-out ears. Horrible Gavin Needle loves tormenting him. And worst of all, his Dad has been missing for almost a year, and there's no sign of him ever coming home. Barney just wants to escape, and find another life. Being a cat, for example. A quiet, lazy cat. Things would be so much easier - right?
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- Nevena
- 06-02-21
Very nice book!
A boy wishes he were a cat and has his wish granted. Except... It's not as fun when no-one know he's a cat and his head teacher is out to get him. Fun story, altho I hate when cats are mean/bad in books 😂 also then the main character/cat was about to drown in the river I almost couldn't keep listening 😖💔
Anyways, sweet book! Would recommend!
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- Camilla hannah Hopkins
- 14-03-19
Loved it
loved it, the narrator was great and the story was amazing. Well done. Also I liked the first chapter I thought that was a cool idea.
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- Diane P.
- 31-10-21
Very interesting
Good children very very Entertaining well Narated very funny children will love this book
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- Critical Thinking
- 14-04-20
Amazing!
I would highly recommend reading the book before you listen to the audiobook because there is a twist at the end which might put some people off reading it again. If you know the ending, it spoils the book for the other times you listen | read it, so enjoy the original book while you can. This isn't to say you can't listen to the audiobook- it really is stunning! The story is about a boy who turns into a cat, and tries to change back again using the help of his friend. The only problem is that his friend doesn't recognize him. He has to battle through mean cats, his headteacher who has a terrible secret, and... The Terror Cat!!! This is a book for the numerous, cat loving people, and is great for children from the age of 7 to 11. Listen to this, and you will not regret it!
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- MISS E FOX
- 11-01-23
Purrfect for all ages
Matt Haig.
That's all I need to say, isn't it?
What a guy. What a cat!
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- Helen
- 14-05-14
A children's story, but immensely enjoyable by all
I read this after reading The Humans by the same author (I love Matt Haig) and although it is very much a children's story, it still has the same quirky humour and pathos of The Humans. Haig's writing is so tender, funny and engrossing. A really lovely little story.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-01-22
To have a catlicious life
Barney's parents are divorced and his dad is missing, he hates his new school and every little bit of his life. How much easier it would be to be a cat...
This book is intended for children and tells a very nice story about growing up and learning to accept yourself. Great narration as well.
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- C Wong
- 20-12-18
Quite depressing until the end
I found most of this book quite depressing, and it only paid off at the very end when all is well again! Not sure how a child would feel about the story. As an adult, I found it quite difficult to persist reading and finishing the book, just because it was pretty grim. However, the voice performance was great and flawless.
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- Miss Nikki Fieldhouse
- 29-11-23
A great twist
Enjoyed the story line very much, and loved the characters, especially Rissa and Barney, it was great!
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- Liz
- 31-03-24
The kids loved to imagine being a cat
Liked the concept, the delivery was not as animated as some books. Kids enjoyed it though.
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