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The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man

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On sale Nov 09, 2010 | 2 Hours and 25 Minutes | 9780307916778

When he begins dealing with humanity, Lionel the cat begins to understand why his wizard master was reluctant to change him into a man.
  • HONOR | 1973
    Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Excellence in Children's Literature
Born on January 30, 1924, in Philadelphia, storyteller Lloyd Alexander spent his childhood filling his imagination with fantasies about other lands and eras. For ten years of his writing career, Alexander wrote for adults, then changed gears and wrote fiction for young people. Alexander has received a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor Award, a National Book Award, and several IRA-CBC Children’s Choice Awards. He is also the author of many ALA Notable Children’s Books and School Library Journal Best Books of the Year. View titles by Lloyd Alexander

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When he begins dealing with humanity, Lionel the cat begins to understand why his wizard master was reluctant to change him into a man.

Awards

  • HONOR | 1973
    Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Excellence in Children's Literature

Author

Born on January 30, 1924, in Philadelphia, storyteller Lloyd Alexander spent his childhood filling his imagination with fantasies about other lands and eras. For ten years of his writing career, Alexander wrote for adults, then changed gears and wrote fiction for young people. Alexander has received a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor Award, a National Book Award, and several IRA-CBC Children’s Choice Awards. He is also the author of many ALA Notable Children’s Books and School Library Journal Best Books of the Year. View titles by Lloyd Alexander

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