Six Lives of Fankle the Cat (Kelpies) [Paperback]

George MacKay Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2002 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Kelpies

Tom Strynd says he is going to drown Fankle the cat in the millpond unless Jenny rescues him, so even though her mother hates cats, Jenny takes him home. Fankle tells Jenny the stories of his different lives with pirates, in ancient Egypt and even with the Empress of China. George Mackay Brown weaves the story of Orkney's villagers into his writing in his own inimitable style, resulting in a rewarding read for adults and children alike.

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"Reading this book is pure joy." -- The Scotsman

About the Author

The work of George Mackay Brown (1917-96) is defined by the spirit and history of the Orkney islands. He managed to give the culture, land and oral tradition of the islands universal significance. Throughout his prolific writing career, he found inspiration in the history and folklore of Orkney.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Floris Books (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0863154034
• ISBN-13: 978-0863154034
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #627,033 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, March 1, 2011

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This review is from: Six Lives of Fankle the Cat (Kelpies) (Paperback)

I read this book to my 7-year-old. She enjoyed the story immensely - almost as much as me. There isn't much of a plot that makes sense but the events are so richly described and the characters so interesting that it doesn't much matter. Make sure you have a dictionary at hand when you read this - the author has a very wide vocabulary and he likes to use it!

I can't wait to get more books from George Mackay Brown.