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Six Lives of Fankle the Cat
George Mackay Brown
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Tom Strynd says he is going to drown Fankle the cat in the millpond unless Jenny rescues him, so even though her mother hates cats, Jenny takes him home. Fankle tells Jenny the stories of his different lives with pirates, in ancient Egypt and even with the Empress of China.
George Mackay Brown weaves the story of Orkney's villagers into his writing in his own inimitable style, resulting in a rewarding read for adults and children alike.
About George Mackay Brown
The work of George Mackay Brown (1917-96) is defined by the spirit and history of the Orkney islands. He managed to give the culture, land and oral tradition of the islands universal significance. Throughout his prolific writing career, he found inspiration in the history and folklore of Orkney.
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About Six Lives of Fankle the Cat
This book costs £5.99.
It is a paperback with 160 pages.
If you're searching for it online, it might be useful to have the book's unique number, which is 9780863154034.
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