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The sign of the cat

by Lynne Jonell (2015)

About this book

Duncan is a very smart boy growing up in a fishing village. The problem is that his mother encourages him to be perfectly average: she insists that he only get mediocre grades and avoid extra attention. His special talent is the ability to talk to cats but Duncan longs more than anything for academic success.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe sign of the cat Lead Character

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