Whittington /
by Alan Armstrong ; illustrated by S.D. Schindler.
- lst ed.
- New York : Random House, [2005] �2005.
- 191 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-191).
Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal starred, August 2005. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2006. Horn Book Starred, April 2006. Booklist, May 2005. Kirkus Starred, July 2005. Horn Book, July 2005. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2005. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), June 2005. Wilson's Children. Newbery Medal/Honor. School Library Journal starred.
Whittington, a feline descendant of Dick Whittington's famous cat of English folklore, appears at a rundown barnyard plagued by rats and restores harmony while telling his ancestor's story.