What kind of cat would go sliding off on skis, and who'd believe it anyway? When the family accidentally leaves Henry, their sassy Siamese, behind at the ski lodge, he takes matters into his own paws in this beguiling adventure.
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When a cat named Henry gets left behind at a ski lodge, he puts on skis and heads out on his own. PW praised this story, which "races as swiftly as the cocky hero's downhill skis and keeps one in hair-curling suspense. Ingraham's snowy scenes are in exactly the right shades of blue, sepia and gray, set off by glaring white."
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Fresh in both concept and execution." -- --ALA Booklist
"Magnificently depicted." -- --Horn Book
"Magnificently depicted." -- --Horn Book
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Childhood Favorite!,
By Anonymous (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cross-Country Cat (Paperback)
This was a favorite book of mine growing up. I still have my old copy in a box somewhere. I never grew tired of hearing how brave Henry was, slushing through the snow on his skis. I wish I could find a newer hardbound copy. A true classic is hard to forget. Excellent choice for any child, boy or girl, over age four.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Enchanting,
By bawkpeters "bawkpeters" (Markleeville, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cross-Country Cat (Paperback)
I bought this book 20 years ago for my niece, before I had my own children. I love cats (I had a siamese at that time), I love cross country skiing, and I love Colorado (the author was from Colo. the scenes look exactly like Colo. mountains and snowstorms). I felt like the book was written just for me!
Of course you don't have to be just like me to enjoy this book. The illustrations are beautiful and realistic (I love how the clothing is so 1970's). The story is told from the cats point of view and it shows sweet and authentic cat relationships (the man in the story is grudging in his admiration for Henry). Despite the language that a previous reviewer quoted and disliked, this book is very positive and appropriate for children. Henry is a great role model that overcomes doubts and solves his own problems. My children always laughed at the parts the reviewer quoted and had such distaste for, and they are not insensitive children. Most people can relate to the frustration you feel when you're trying something you don't know how to do. If you love cats - buy this book - it's enchanting!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Better than "Cats!" I read it again and again!,
By Sparrow (mysticalmaggie@unforgettable.com) (Chicago, IL, US) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cross Country Cat (Hardcover)
When my baby sister (now a grown woman) was about four and I was about fourteen, this was our favorite book. I'm sure I read this book to her fifty times and wouldn't be surprised if the number were double that. I never once grew bored with the story. The artwork is charming, the story is entertaining, the characters are engaging. Our favorite part is Henry's song which our family would sing together not only when we read the book but sometimes while travelling in the car or doing chores together. The Cross Country Cat is a permanent part of my family's culture and among my fondest childhood memories.
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