It's Like This, Cat (Version 2)


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(5 stars; 11 reviews)

This novel won the Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature in 1964. This delightful story revolves around a 14 year old boy, Dave and his adopted cat, called just "Cat", who turns his ordinary everyday life into an exciting roller-coaster ride. (Summary by Neeru Iyer) (3 hr 26 min)

Chapters

Cat and Kate 9:33 Read by Chance D. Ervin
Cat and the Underworld 17:04 Read by erindeward
Cat and Coney 10:34 Read by Bellona Times
Fight 11:18 Read by Diana Majlinger
Around Manhattan 9:12 Read by Jersey City Frankie
And Brooklyn 18:32 Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
Survival 10:47 Read by Bellona Times
West Side Story 7:57 Read by Diana Majlinger
Fathers 7:20 Read by Neeru Iyer
Cat and the Parkway 11:14 Read by Bellona Times
Rosh Hashanah at the Fulton Fish Market 15:13 Read by Bellona Times
The Red Eft 12:45 Read by Bellona Times
The Left Bank of Coney Island 15:05 Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
Expedition by Ferry 9:04 Read by Ransom
Dollars and Cats 9:26 Read by Julie VW
Fortune 13:15 Read by Julie VW
Telephone Numbers 7:10 Read by Ransom
"Here's to Cat!" 10:37 Read by Ransom

Reviews


(5 stars)

This Newbery-winning classic novel is one of my favorite books as a child. The author makes you care about the characters and draws you into the story. This is one of those books that you don't want to put down.


(5 stars)

Learning about growing up while enjoying yourself.