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Description
Dismay breaks out at a quiet country house party when the family cat acquires the power of speech and begins revealing all kinds of embarrassing secrets about the guests. The story by Saki (H.H. Munro) uses this fantastical premise to explore themes of secrets and social discomfort. This is a short story from the Edwardian era.
Quick Summary
Imagine a ordinary house party turned absolutely hilarious when the family cat suddenly gains the ability to talk and starts blurting out every embarrassing secret the guests desperately want to keep hidden. Kids will devour the wickedly funny chaos as the cat becomes an unstoppable force of mischief, humiliating pompous adults and revealing hilarious skeletons in every closet. If your kid loves the sharp wit and social satire of Roald Dahl's shorter stories or the mischievous humor of "The Gift of the Magi," they'll be completely hooked on this classic Saki tale. Ideal for students in grades 9 through 12 who appreciate clever, bite sized humor with a mischievous edge.