Your download link has expired — please click the download button again.
It's like this, cat
- Language
- EN
- Format
- EPUB
- Size
- 1 MB
Description
The novel follows fourteen-year-old Dave Mitchell as he confronts the complexities of adolescence and family relationships amid the urban environment of New York City. His conflicts with his father and his mother's worsening asthma are central to his struggles, as he seeks independence and understanding. The story is set in various New York City neighbourhoods and depicts the city’s diverse scenes and characters through the eyes of a young boy. When Dave adopts a stray cat from his elderly neighbour, Kate, the animal's independent nature introduces him to new experiences, friendships, and perspectives, including interactions with a college student and his first romantic interest. The narrative combines elements of coming-of-age realism with a vivid depiction of city life in the 1960s. It emphasises themes of personal growth, urban exploration, and resilience, reflecting the social and cultural context of its period.
Published in 1964, the novel is classified within American literature and was awarded the Newbery Medal. It captures the experiences of youth navigating change within a bustling metropolitan setting, illustrating the intersection of family, friendship, and self-discovery during a dynamic period in American history.
Published in 1964, the novel is classified within American literature and was awarded the Newbery Medal. It captures the experiences of youth navigating change within a bustling metropolitan setting, illustrating the intersection of family, friendship, and self-discovery during a dynamic period in American history.
From the opening pages
Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. For information address Harper & Row, Publishers, Incorporated, 49 East 33rd Street, New York 16, N.Y. TO MIDNIGHT, “MAYOR” OF GRAMERCY PARK 1954-1962 CONTENTS 1. Cat and Kate 2. Cat and the Underworld 3. Cat and Coney 4. Fight 5. Around Manhattan 6. And Brooklyn 7. Survival 8. West Side Story 9. Fathers 10. Cat and the Parkway 11. Rosh Hashanah at the Fulton Fish Market 12. The Red Eft 13. The Left Bank of Coney Island 14. Expedition by Ferry 15. Dollars and Cats 16. Fortune 17. Telephone Numbers 18. “Here’s to Cat!” IT’S LIKE THIS, CAT 1 My father is always talking about how a dog can be very educational for a boy. This is one reason I got a cat. My father talks a lot anyway. Maybe being a lawyer he gets in the habit. Also, he’s a small guy with very little gray curly hair, so maybe he thinks he’s got to roar a lot to make up for not being a big hairy tough guy. Mom is thin and quiet, and when anything upsets her, she gets asthma. In the apartment—we live right in the middle of New York City—we don’t have any heavy drapes or rugs, and Mom never fries any food because the doctors figure dust and smoke make her asthma worse. I don’t think it’s dust; I think it’s Pop’s roaring. The big hassle that led to me getting Cat came when I earned some extra money baby-sitting for a little boy around the corner on Gramercy Park. I spent the money on a Belafonte record. This record has one piece about a father telling his son about the birds and the bees. I think it’s funny. Pop blows his stack. “You’re not going to play that stuff in this house!” he roars. “Why aren’t you outdoors, anyway? Baby-sitting! Baby-talk records! When I was your age, I made money on a newspaper-delivery route, and my dog Jeff and I used to go ten miles chasing rabbits on a good Saturday.” “Pop,” I say patiently, “there are no rabbits out on Third Avenue. Honest, there aren’t.” “Don’t get fresh!” Pop jerks the plug…
FAQ
Is "It's like this, cat" free to download?
Yes, it is free to download — no sign up needed.
What format is the file?
EPUB.
Similar books
Reader reviews Be the first
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book.
Write a review
Protected by reCAPTCHA.