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4.44 of 5 stars
A heartwarming and cathartic book for anyone who has ever loved, and lost, a cat.

This is the story of a cat, told by the little girl... read full description

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Feb 23, 2010
Sarai rated it: 5 of 5 stars
From School Library Journal
A girl honors the life of a much-loved pet by telling Desser's story, from the time her father found him when he was still single to his death as an elderly cat. As she talks about all the things she and Desser liked to do together, snapshotlike illustrations of the pair are spread across the pages. In essence, this is a scrapbook documenting the long years of friendship between a child and her pet, including their ups and downs, which saves the book from becomin More...
Dec 18, 2010
Sharon rated it: 5 of 5 stars
For anyone who's had a cat (or any pet) that has passed on. My 6-year-old brought this home from the school library. She cried when I read it to her, but loves it just the same.
Oct 01, 2010
Trin.Jen.Anna rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Sep 11, 2008
Rebecca rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Feb 02, 2010
Jane added it
read in children's lit; even though i knew the plot, it got me. a non-cheesy sad kids book.
Dec 21, 2011
Laura rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Really touching book about dealing with the death of a pet.
Aug 12, 2008
Abby rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Anyone that is a cat lover with truly enjoy this book. It is one of the few books that brings tears to my husbands eyes.
Jan 16, 2008
Linda rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Story of a little girl who is raised with a cat and then loses her cat. It has a hopeful ending.
Apr 04, 2008
Amy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Another tear jerker for those who love felines.
Jan 13, 2012
Laura rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 12, 2012
debbie added it
Nov 14, 2011
Nancy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 25, 2011
P. marked it as to-read
Nov 13, 2011
Tanya rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jul 14, 2011
Jenny rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jun 22, 2011
Karen added it
Sep 22, 2010
Janine rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Aug 17, 2010
Arlene rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Aug 04, 2010
Jen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jul 02, 2010
Kaethe marked it as to-read
Jan 31, 2010
Amanda rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Dec 10, 2009
Laura Z rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Dec 08, 2009
Katie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 02, 2009
Kyrsten rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jun 17, 2009
Yankeescats80s rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Mar 23, 2009
Linda marked it as to-read
Feb 05, 2009
Adrienne added it
May 12, 2011
Sally added it
Aug 25, 2008
Jackie marked it as to-read