Wild Kitty by L.T. Meade (1886)

The story revolves around a young girl who lives with her aunt and uncle on their estate. She befriends a stray cat that she names Wild Kitty. The cat becomes a symbol of independence and freedom for the girl, who feels trapped by her strict upbringing. As the story progresses, the girl's relationship with Wild Kitty deepens, and she begins to question the societal norms and expectations placed upon her.

By L.T. Meade · First published 1886 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Animal Fiction · 25 chapters · 108,815 words

First lines

Bessie! Bessie!

"Yes, mother," replied Bessie Challoner. "You'll be late for school, child, if you are not quick."

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Wild Kitty is listed on Textopian as a novel by L.T. Meade, dated 1886 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L.T. Meade
• Date: 1886 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Animal Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Fantasy
• Length: 108,815 words
• Structure: 25 chapters, 2,438 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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• The Flying Girl And Her Chum by L. Frank Baum
• Aunt Janes Nieces Out West by L. Frank Baum
• A Noble Dog by Edith Nesbit
• Lettice by Mary Louisa Molesworth
• Scamp And I by L. T. Meade
• The Little House In The Garden by Louisa May Alcott

Genres

• Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at a young audience, featuring themes and characters that resonate with children.
• Adventure — The plot involves exploration and excitement, typical of adventure narratives.
• Animal Fiction — The story centers around a cat, making it a key element of the narrative.
• Coming-of-Age — The characters experience growth and personal development throughout the story.

Tags

Children's Literature · Adventure Fiction · Animal Stories · Fiction for Young Adults · Girls' Series · Juvenile Fiction · Mystery and Detective · School Story · Sisters' Tales · Teenage Fiction · Young Adult Fiction · Female Protagonist

Contents

• Bessie, Alice, Gwin, Elma
• The Blarney Stone
• Is that the Girl?
• Tiffs all Around
• Incorrigible Kitty
• The Tug-Of-War
• Elma
• The Little House in Constantine Road
• The Head-Mistress and the Cabbage-Rose
• Paddy Wheel-About
• In Carrie's Bedroom
• The "Spotted Leopard."
• Coventry
• The Lost Packet
• Gwin Harley's Scheme
• Paddy Wheel-About's Old Coat
• "we are both in the same Boat."
• "I Cannot Help you."
• Kitty Tells the Truth
• An Eye-Opener
• The Lady from Buckinghamshire
• Stunned and Cold
• Stars and Moon, and God Behind
• Sunshine again
• Kitty "Go-Bragh" (Forever)

More by L.T. Meade

• Sir Penn Carlyll's Engagement (1902)
• The Dead Hand (1902)
• Finger Tips (1902)
• The Secret of Emu Plain (1898)
• Followed (1903)
• The Blood-Red Cross (1902)
• The Face of the Abbot (1902)
• Madam Sara (1903)
• All works by L.T. Meade