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Catwings (Catwings #1)

Ursula K. Le Guin

Paperback | Pages: 40 pages

Rating: 4.09 | 7214 Users | 682 Reviews

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Original Title:	Catwings
ISBN:	0439551897 (ISBN13: 9780439551892)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	Catwings #1
Literary Awards:	Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (1990)

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Catwings is a heartwarming coming-of-age, but contemporary issues and symbolism simmer beneath the surface for those willing to paw their way to greater meaning. In just forty-eight pages, Le Guin's memorable tale of four winged-kittens explores marginalized communities, race, and compassion.

Mrs. Jane Tabby could not explain why all four of her children had wings. "I suppose their father was a fly-by-night," a neighbor said, and laughed unpleasantly, sneaking round the dumpster. "Maybe they have wings because I dreamed, before they were born, that I could fly away from this neighborhood," said Mrs. Jane Tabby.

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Title	:	Catwings (Catwings #1)
Author	:	Ursula K. Le Guin
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 40 pages
Published	:	May 1st 2003 by Orchard Books (first published 1988)
Categories	:	Fantasy. Childrens. Fiction. Animals. Cats

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Ratings: 4.09 From 7214 Users | 682 Reviews

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It's no secret that I love Ursula K. Le Guin. I decided to read everything by her, so I got these kids books, the Catwings series. This is the first. They have the same solid reality and aching sense of longing that many of her fantasies for adult readers give. These would make a great introduction for any child to UKL's work, but are jewels of great beauty for grown-ups to cherish as well. The idea of cats with wings is so perfect. It just rings true, for some reason. UKL's books always have a

Yeah, there's no way in the real world that a litter of kittens is going to be born with four normal limbs and two wings; genetics don't work that way. But, a story about kittens with wings? Awesome. Reality can take a nap.

This is very adorable, and there are moments of cleverness. It starts to play on some themes of discrimination and exile, which is interesting but never developed. But it's an early-reader chapter book, so okay, that's fine.If my cat had wings, I'd clip them. She knocks over enough glass objects during the night as it is.

Yeah, there's no way in the real world that a litter of kittens is going to be born with four normal limbs and two wings; genetics don't work that way. But, a story about kittens with wings? Awesome. Reality can take a nap.

The first in the series of these early reader books which seem to those 'first chapter' books. The story was quick to read and Schindler's illustrations were absolutely gorgeous. As always, the reader is treated to some wonderful prose by Le Guin and it would be wrong to deny the children reader a chance to explore and enjoy the author's utterly wonderful mastery of word and wisdom. Plus, it has flying cats.

I saw this book at the library and was immediately reminded of my childhood. A nostalgic feeling, for sure, rereading it. What a sweet book that is perfectly astute: "Mother always said that if you found the right kind of Hands, you'd never have to hunt again. But if you found the wrong kind, it would be worse than dogs". Isn't that a perfect summary of all humankind, in a way?

2019 bk 409. In my reading history I had an Ursula K. LeGuin period - but I don't recall reading Catwings. Thank you to my Goodreads friend who brought these four charming children's books up. Catwings are that - four little kittens who, due to some unknown genetic or environmental issue, are born with wings. Their mother has protected them through infancy from mean dogs, other cats, and city problems, but now, well, it's time for her to mate up again, and for the catwings to leave home. They