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Blitzcat

by Robert Westall

Here is the courageous story of a beloved cat and her attempts to find her master during World War II.

Lord Gort, a beautiful black cat, has lost her owner in the rubble of England's streets after the evacuation of Dunkirk. Young adult readers will be captivated by the cat's yearlong adventures and the obstacles she faces to find her master at mined beaches of Dover and the ravaged old town of Coventry. Readers will also be touched by her uncanny ability to bring solace to the broken hearts she meets along the way.

Ages: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Interest Level: Grades 9 - 12
Grade Level Equivalent: 7.1
Lexile Measure: 760L
Guided Reading: NR
Number of Pages: 230
Genre: Historical Fiction