An edition of The abandoned
(1950)
The abandoned
Fourteenth printing
by Paul Gallico
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An insightful story of cat-ology and the life of homeless cats told as a small boy’s strange dream.
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cat, Cats, Fiction, Fiction, generalPeople
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Book Details
First Sentence
"Peter guessed that he must have been hurt in the accident though he could not remember the safety of Scotch Nanny’s side and run out across the street to get to the garden in the square, where the tabby striped kitten was warming herself by the railing and washing in the early spring sunshine."
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. How It Began
Chapter 2. Flight from Cavendish Square
Chapter 3. The Emperor's Bed
Chapter 4. A Story Is Told
Chapter 5. When in Doubt—Wash
Chapter 6. Jennie
Chapter 7. Always Pause on the Threshold
Chapter 8. Hoodwinking of an Old Gentleman
Chapter 9. The Stowaways
Chapter 10. Price of Two Tickets to Glasgow
Chapter 11. The Countess and the Crew
Chapter 12. Overboard
Chapter 13. Mr. Strachan Furnishes the Proof
Chapter 14. Mr. Strachan's Proof Leads to Difficulties
Chapter 15. The Killers
Chapter 16. Lost in the Clouds
Chapter 17. Jennie Makes a Confession
Chapter 18. Mr. Grims Sleeps
Chapter 19. London Once More
Chapter 20. The Elite of Cavendish Square
Chapter 21. Reunion in Cavendish Mews
Chapter 22. Jennie Makes a Decision
Chapter 23. Lulu, or Fishface for Short
Chapter 24. The Informers
Chapter 25. The Search
Chapter 26. Jennie, Come Out
Chapter 27. The Last Fight
Chapter 28. How It All Ended
Edition Notes
A Borzoi Book.
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Pace 1
Medium paced
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Fast paced
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Enjoyability 1
Engaging
100%
Clarity 1
Well organized
25%
Succinct
25%
Clearly written
25%
Effective explanations
25%
Difficulty 1
Beginner
100%
Breadth 1
Focused
100%
Genres 1
Fiction
50%
Fantasy
50%
Mood 1
Suspenseful
11%
Lighthearted
11%
Tense
11%
Reflective
11%
Sad
11%
Lonely
11%
Whimsical
11%
Emotional
11%
Cheerful
11%
Impressions 1
Original
33%
Life changing
33%
Highly recommend
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Length 1
Short
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Features 1
Table of contents
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Chapters
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Purpose 1
Entertainment
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