One-Eyed Cat

Paula Fox

ISBN 10: 0027355403 / ISBN 13: 9780027355406

Published by Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books, New York, NY, 1984

About this Item

A nice copy of Fox's Newberry Award winning book. Inscribed by her " July, 1985 For Mary Stewart, Paula Fox" on the title page. 2nd print. Light wear at the edges. A very good or better copy. Seller Inventory # 007226

Bibliographic Details

Title: One-Eyed Cat

Publisher: Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books, New York, NY

Publication Date: 1984

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good - Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good - Fine

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

"Ned believes that, with a forbidden gun, he has shot out the eye of a wild cat, and his guilt poisons his life. An outstanding growing-up story for all ages about the painful secrets and the struggle to be good . . . This riveting story is spun with an eloquent simplicity that belies the skill of its telling . . . Adults and children alike will come effortlessly under the spell of this peerless storyteller . . ."--Booklist, starred review. Newbery Honor book; ALA Notable Children's Book; ALA Best Book for Young Adults; Booklist Editors' Choice; New York Times Book Review Oustanding Children's Book of the Year.

From the Publisher:

Ned Wallis knows he's forbidden to touch the rifle in the attic. But he can't resist sneaking it out of the house, just once. Before he realizes it, Ned takes a shot at a dark shadow.

When Ned returns home, he's sure he sees a face looking down at him from the attic window. Who has seen and heard him?

Ned's feelings of guilt and fear only get worse when one day, while helping an elderly neighbor, he spots a wild cat with one eye missing. Could this be the thing Ned shot at that night? How can Ned bring himself to reveal his painful secret?