Gobbolino the Witch's Cat (Young Puffin Books) [Paperback]

Ursula Moray Williams (Author)

Book Description

Series: Young Puffin Books | Publication Date: April 30, 1974

First published in the 1940s, the story of Gobbolino the witch's cat with one white paw and bright blue eyes, has been delighting generations of young readers. It's the charming tale of a cat born a witch's cat but who would much rather be a kitchen cat. While his sister Sootica learns how to ride a broomstick and turn mice into toads, Gobbolino sets out to find a family to care for him and a home of his own. But, Gobbolino is mistrusted wherever he goes, and blamed for mysterious happenings such as the farmer's milk turning sour, and the orphanage children's gruel turning into chocolate! After many such adventures, Gobbolino finally finds the home of his dreams.

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About the Author

Ursula Moray Williams was born on 19 April 1911 at Petersfield, Hampshire, ten minutes after her twin sister, Barbara. She wrote and illustrated over sixty books for children with the most notable being Gobbolino the Witch's Cat and The Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse. As well as writing, she became involved in local life around the village of Beckford, where she and her family lived, organizing children's parties, and serving as a magistrate. After her husband's death in 1974, Ursula Moray Williams remained active, writing, gardening, giving talks and visiting her family in various parts of the world. She died in October 2006.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (April 30, 1974)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140302395
• ISBN-13: 978-0140302394
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,706,732 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.