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    Got Me a Cat
    Got Me a Cat
    Got Me a Cat
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    Got Me a Cat

    By Darcy Pattison

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    Ages 6-9

    She arrived on Halloween Eve, in the Year of Acorns. Benjy named her Tricks.

    Mom said, "No pets."

    Then, they discover the cat's owner. Erika has just moved next door to stay with her grandmother while she attends the Deaf School. She brought Fluffy, her cat, with her. Fluffy likes to wander the neighborhood and make friends.

    This delightful Halloween story is about cats, sign language, and a surprising friendship. It's perfect for the elementary reader who needs to build confidence in their reading skills.

    Need a great read-aloud for Halloween? This will delight and entertain the kids, even during this busy holiday.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMims House, LLC.
    Release dateAug 9, 2022
    ISBN9781629442112
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    Darcy Pattison

    DARCY PATTISON is the author of The River Dragon, illustrated by Jean and Mou-Sien Tseng, as well as the fantasy novel The Wayfinder. She teaches writing at the University of Central Arkansas. She lives in North Little Rock, Arkansas.<br>

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