The cat comes back

Ghost Cat

By Zena Faith Levine

A review of Ghost Cat by Mark Abley

Published on April 1, 2002

Ghost Cat
Mark Abley

Groundwood Books
$16.95
hardcover
0-88899-433-8

Miss Wilkinson’s beloved cat Tommy Douglas, whose eyes glow with “brilliant orange fire,” has been more than her companion – he has been her best friend. When Miss Wilkinson retires, they spend all their time together, relaxing and enjoying life. Tommy begins to grow old, and eventually Miss Wilkinson must face the fact that her much-loved pet is dying. Ghost Cat is an inspiring story that will help both children and adults deal with the loss of a loved one, whether animal or human. Illustrated by Karen Reczuch in a realistic, colourful manner, the story comes to life and warms the heart. It has an unconventional happy ending. mRb

Zena Faith Levine is a Montreal freelance writer and editor.

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