The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man facts for kids
Cover of the first edition
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| Author | Lloyd Alexander |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | E. P. Dutton, 1973 |
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| Pages | 107 |
The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man is a fun fantasy novel written by Lloyd Alexander. It was published in 1973. This book tells the story of a housecat named Lionel. He gets a magical wish to become a human. His adventures begin when he leaves his magician master. Lionel travels to a town facing big problems.
The Story of Lionel
Lionel is a clever housecat. He lives with a magician named Stephanus. Stephanus gives Lionel the power to speak. Lionel then asks for a huge wish: he wants to become a man.
Stephanus is not sure about this. He warns Lionel about how complicated humans can be. Despite his worries, Stephanus agrees. He uses his magic to turn Lionel into a young man.
Lionel's New Life
Now a human, Lionel sets off on an adventure. He heads towards a town called Brightford. Brightford is having a tough time. The mayor and his helpers are causing trouble. They make unfair rules and make life hard for the people.
The mayor especially wants to take over an inn. This inn belongs to a kind woman named Gillian. Lionel quickly meets Gillian. They start a friendship that has its ups and downs.
Facing Challenges in Brightford
Lionel soon gets involved in Brightford's problems. He tries to help the townspeople. This makes the conflict between the mayor and the people even bigger. As Lionel spends more time as a human, he starts to feel more human too. He learns about human feelings and even falls in love with Gillian. The story shows how Lionel grows and changes. He learns what it truly means to be a man.
