The Cat Mummy by Jacqueline Wilson

The Cat Mummy

Jacqueline Wilson with Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)

1 hour, 21 minutes • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction childrens contemporary emotional slow-paced

Description

Verity adores her cat, Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden. Verity's dad and grandparents can't bear to talk about deat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 66%
dark 25%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 36% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 30%

Average rating

3.15

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