The Railway Kitten

LoveReading4Kids Says

Scarlett and her new friend Abbie lose their hearts to Whiskers, the adorable little kitten who instals herself at their local train station. Things look bad though, when Whiskers is hit by a car and her owners can’t afford the vet’s bills.

But Scarlett and Abbie aren’t the only ones who love this characterful little kitten and there’s a heart-warming surprise instore when they launch a crowd funder for her.

Holly Webb understands her readers and their love for animals very well indeed and here she celebrates her characters’ determination to make things better too, and the narrative journey from near despair to a happy resolution is perfectly paced. Another heart-warming and hugely satisfying adventure from one of our best animal story writers.

Reviewed by Andrea Reece
Andrea Reece has spent almost her entire working life in children’s books, first as publisher, latterly as consultant, project manager and critic.
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About The Railway Kitten

Every morning on her way to school, Scarlett sees Whiskers the kitten at the station. Whiskers is so sweet and always makes Scarlett smile! Then one day, the cat disappears. Scarlett is upset to discover that Whiskers has been run over. She needs a very expensive operation to fix her leg and her owner can't afford the fees. Can Scarlett and her friends raise enough money to help?

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