One-Eyed Cat
One-Eyed Cat
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Hudson River Valley, New York • 1930s
2000
YA
10-14 years
890L
Super Short Summary
In Paula Fox's One-Eyed Cat, a young person named Ned grapples with guilt and responsibility after secretly using an air rifle and injuring a stray cat. Throughout the novel, Ned navigates complex relationships, including those with family and community members, as they confront personal dilemmas and emotional growth.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Paula Fox's One-Eyed Cat skillfully captures the nuanced journey of growing up, balancing internal conflict and external challenges. Praised for its rich character development, the novel addresses themes of guilt and redemption. Some find its pacing slow, but the introspective narrative and evocative prose resonate deeply with young adult and adult readers alike.
Who Should Read One-Eyed Cat?
A reader who enjoys One-Eyed Cat by Paula Fox is likely drawn to introspective coming-of-age stories with deep emotional narratives, akin to Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. They appreciate nuanced themes of guilt and responsibility, as well as the exploration of complex family dynamics and moral dilemmas.
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Paula Fox, the author of One-Eyed Cat, faced significant challenges early in her writing career, with many of her works going out of print before being rediscovered decades later, including this novel.
One-Eyed Cat received the prestigious Newbery Honor in 1985, recognizing its contribution to children's literature with a complex exploration of themes like guilt and redemption.
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Paula Fox was not only a celebrated children's author but also the grandmother of famous singer-songwriter Courtney Love, connecting her literary legacy to popular culture.
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Novel • Fiction
Hudson River Valley, New York • 1930s
2000
YA
10-14 years
890L
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