Sharing Snowy

Marilyn Helmer

Description

More than anything else in the world, Ali wants a pet cat for her birthday. Unfortunately her brother Jay is allergic to cats. One day, Ali discovers that something is sharing her clubhouse with her. To Ali's delight, the new resident is a beautiful white cat, who she names Snowy. Ali thinks that the clubhouse is the perfect home for Snowy. But is she right and, more importantly, is Snowy really hers to keep?

Sujets

• Juvenilee Fiction
• Animals
• Cats

Informations

• Publié par: Orca Book Publishers
• Date de parution: 01 novembre 2008
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9781554697137
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

Extrait

Sharing Snowy
Marilyn Helmer
Illustrated by Kasia Charko
Text copyright 2008 Marilyn Helmer Illustrations copyright 2008 Kasia Charko
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system now known or to be invented, without permission in writing from the publisher.
Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication
Helmer, Marilyn Sharing Snowy / written by Marlyn Helmer ; illustrator, Kasia Charko.
(Orca echoes) ISBN 978-1-55469-021-3
1. Cats--Juvenile fiction. I. Charko, Kasia, 1949- II. Title. III. Series.
PS8565.E4594S53 2008 jC813 .54 C2008-903425-2
First published in the United States, 2008 Library of Congress Control Number : 2008930037
Summary : Ali finds a white cat, Snowy, and must decided if Snowy is hers to keep.
Orca Book Publishers gratefully acknowledges the support for its publishing programs provided by the following agencies: the Government of Canada through the Book Publishing Industry Development Program and the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Province of British Columbia through the BC Arts Council and the Book Publishing Tax Credit.
Typesetting by Christine Toller Cover artwork and interior illustrations by Kasia Charko Author photo by Gary Helmer
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For Ethan and Ashley-a story to share. M.H.
Chapter One WISHES
Ali raced to answer the phone.
Hello, Birthday Girl! said Grandma when she heard Ali s voice.
My birthday isn t until next week, Ali reminded her.
I m trying to think of a super duper present, said Grandma. Any hints?
Ali hesitated. You know what I want most, Grandma?
Oh, sweetie. Grandma sounded sad. You know you can t have a cat. Not with Jay s allergies.
For a moment, Ali had dared to hope. But what was the use? Her big brother, Jay, was allergic to cats, so they couldn t have a cat in the house. Not ever. And that was that.
I have an idea, said Grandma. Let s go birthday shopping together. How about Thursday? I ll be back from my trip by then.
Oh, yes, Grandma! said Ali. Her spirits lifted a bit. Shopping with Grandma was so fun.
I ll see you then, said Grandma.
Have fun at Auntie Claire s, said Ali, and she hung up the phone.
Leelee! Ali turned. Her baby brother, Ben, stumbled up the hall toward her.
Ali gasped. Ben had her favorite necklace. It was made of brightly colored beads, like jewels a queen would wear. It was so long Ali could wind it three times around her neck.
Ali jumped to her feet. Ben, give me my necklace. Right now! she shouted.
Too late. Ben tripped on the necklace. The string broke. Beads flew in all directions. Ben fell down and began to wail.


Mom hurried from the kitchen. What happened? she asked, picking Ben up.
Ali scrambled after the beads. He broke my necklace. She glared at Ben. He s always taking my things.
Mom soothed Ben. I m sorry about your necklace, Ali, she said. But we can fix it.
I wish he would leave my things alone, Ali said crossly.
Ben didn t mean any harm, Mom said. Come on. Let s have some juice.
In the kitchen, Mom put Ben into his high chair. Ben peeked around her at Ali. His tear-streaked face broke into a grin. Ali grinned back. It was hard to stay cross with Ben.