by Patricia Polacco (Author)
A long-lasting friendship develops between Larnel, a young African-American, and Mrs. Katz, a lonely, Jewish widow, when Larnel presents Mrs. Katz with a scrawny kitten without a tail.
Front Jacket
In this special Passover story, Larnel Moore, a young African-American boy, and Mrs. Katz, an elderly Jewish woman, develop an unusual friendship through their mutual concern for an abandoned cat named Tush. Together they explore the common themes of suffering and triumph in each of their cultures.
Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.7 x 8.6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 01, 1994
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Mrs. Katz and Tush
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 0.5