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The White Cat

A story retold from The Magic World, by E. Nesbit

This reader is retold from E. Nesbit's story 'The White Cat', first published in The Magic World in 1912. E. Nesbit wrote magical stories for children in the early twentieth century. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Tavy learns that love is sometimes shown by letting go, and that magic can surprise us when we least expect it. The story reminds young readers that loyalty and goodness can bring unexpected rewards.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 324 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Magic World, E. Nesbit

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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