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edition:Paperback
also available: eBook
category: Children's Fiction
published: Nov 2008
ISBN:9781554690213
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Sharing Snowy

by Marilyn Helmer, illustrated by Kasia Charko

tagged: cats, values & virtues, friendship
Description

More than anything else in the world, Ali wants a pet cat for her birthday. Unfortunately her brother Jay is allergic to cats. One day, Ali discovers that something is sharing her clubhouse with her. To Ali's delight, the new resident is a beautiful white cat, who she names Snowy. Ali thinks that the clubhouse is the perfect home for Snowy. But is she right and, more importantly, is Snowy really hers to keep?

About the Authors

Marilyn Helmer was born in St. John's, Newfoundland. Marilyn's stories, poems and articles have appeared in children's magazines and anthologies in Canada and the United States. Her published books include picturebooks, chapter books, novels, riddle books and retold fairy tales.


Working in watercolor and colored pencil, Kasia Charko creates detailed, colorful paintings that bring period, place and character to life. Born and educated in England, Kasia lives in Alton, Ontario, with her family of animals.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
6 to 8
Grade:
1 to 3
Reading age:
6 to 8
Editorial Reviews

"A great start to chapter books...A sweet book cat lovers and young girls will enjoy."

— Tucson Unified School District

"A wonderful story written in small, easy-to-read chapters. Any child beginning to read chapter books would feel very confident reading this story. Recommended."

— CM Magazine

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