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Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings

by Ursula K. Le Guin · 1994

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The third installment in the saga introduces a kitten whose family thinks he is so remarkable that they call him "Wonderful Alexander." One morning, he sets out to explore the world. But soon he finds himself stuck in a tree, and is rescued by Jane, a black kitten with wings. She leads him to her home, and there he meets the other Catwings.

Genre
fantasyadventuremagical realism
Themes
catsanimalschildhoodart
Audience
childrenspicture booksyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
short · 48 pages
Form
short stories

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