Puss-cat Mew by E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen
Puss-cat Mew is a delightful children's book about a mischievous cat named Mew who lives with a family in a small village. Mew loves to explore and get into trouble, but he also has a heart of gold. He helps the family out of many sticky situations, and even saves the day when a fire threatens to destroy the village. Along the way, Mew meets a variety of interesting characters, including a wise old owl, a friendly dog, and a mysterious stranger. The story is full of humor and adventure, and is sure to delight young readers.
By E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen · First published 1869 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Humor · 18,202 words
First lines
Every child knows the sweet nursery rhyme of "Puss-cat Mew,"--
-"Puss-cat Mew jumped over a coal; / In her best petticoat burnt a great hole; / Puss-cat Mew shan't have any milk / Till her best petticoat's mended with silk."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen
- Date: 1869 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Humor, Adventure
- Length: 18,202 words
- Structure: 1 section, 276 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The title of the book suggests that it is intended for a young audience, and the author, E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen, is known for writing children's literature.
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a fantastical element, as 'Puss-cat Mew' is a phrase that is not typically used in everyday language.
- Humor — The title of the book implies a humorous element, as 'Puss-cat Mew' is a phrase that is not typically used in everyday language.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies an adventurous element, as 'Puss-cat Mew' is a phrase that is not typically used in everyday language.
Tags
children's literature · cat · adventure · friendship · imagination · fantasy · animals · whimsical · storytelling · illustrated · humor · playfulness