Synopsis A temple cat in ancient Egypt grows tired of being worshipped and cared for in a reverent fashion and travels to the seaside, where she finds genuine affection with a fisherman and his children.
Worshiped as an ancient Egyptian god, a cat longs for a life of freedom away from the restrictive atmosphere of the temple. One day, he manages to escape, and travels through the countryside. But can a temple cat really be happy with the life of an "ordinary" house cat? Illustrated with colorful oil paintings.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-03-01 | | Illustrator: | Kate Kiesler | | Edition Description: | Illustrated |
| Size | | Length: | 31 pages | | Height: | 10.5 in | | Width: | 8.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 12.8 oz |
Publisher's Note A little cat living in ancient Egypt, with everything humans think he could possibly want and need, wants nothing more than his freedom, so one night he ventures past the palace walls and finds love and affection from two poor children.
Industry Reviews "The words have a nice, simple ring, while the sand-colored paintings skillfully evoke the Egyptian world. Kiesler, working in an utterly realistic style, employs a subtle visual shift in characterization as the protagonist transforms from a religious icon to an ordinary house cat." Cooper
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