Gobbolino the Witch's Cat (Kingfisher Classics) [Paperback]

Ursula Moray Williams (Author)

Book Description

Series: Kingfisher Classics | Publication Date: July 18, 2005

Why was I ever born a witch's kitten? Why - oh, why?" With his bright blue eyes and sparky magic whiskers, no one could mistake Gobbolino for a kitchen cat, but that's just what he longs to be. So, while his sister Sootica learns how to ride a broomstick and turn mice into toads, Gobbolino sets off to find a nice warm fire and a family to care for him. He has many adventures along the way and makes many friends, until he finally finds the home he dreams of. First published in 1942, Gobbolino the Witch's Cat continues to delight children - a true modern classic.

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About the Author

Ursula Moray Williams (1911-) was born in Petersfield. She started writing soon after she was married and began work on Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse, perhaps her most famous work, while expecting her first child. Gobbolino the Witch's Cat followed, and the two characters were later brought together in The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse. Ursula Moray Williams lives in Gloucestershire. Paul Howard studied at Leicester Polytechnic where he gained a first-class Honours Degree in Graphics. He has illustrated many successful children's titles, including Walker's Classic Poetry collection, and A Year in the City, winner of the Primary English Book Award. His recent picture book interpretation of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark (Egmont), has been highly acclaimed. Paul Howard lives in Belfast.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher (July 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753412098
• ISBN-13: 978-0753412091
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,784,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gobbolino the Witch's Cat, November 2, 2003

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Deb Mumby (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gobbolino the Witch's Cat (Kingfisher Modern Classics) (Hardcover)

This book was read to my class in England, when I was 15 years old. I'm nearly 40 now, and this delightful story has stuck with me for 25 years, until I could read it to my own child. Gobbolino, is a misunderstood soul, a character that all children can asociate with! I now live in Canada, and have spent several years trying to track this book down. Not all stories can drive a mother to these length's, to pass them on to their children. Its a special book!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gobble up Gobbolino, April 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Gobbolino the Witch's Cat (Young Puffin Books) (Paperback)

Reading Gobbolino to my 7 year old has opened up a whole field of fantasy to both of us. Although the language at times needed to be explaned to a seven year old, each chapter was eagerly anticipated. Even as a bed time story it was both suitable and highly original.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful writing, unpredictable and original, January 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Gobbolino the Witch's Cat (Young Puffin Books) (Paperback)

Very enjoyable adventure from beginning to end of a witch's cat who wants to be a kitchen cat. Gobbolino's adventures on his way to becoming a kitchen cat. A wonderful story to read aloud to the children.