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Cover of The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man

The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man

Lloyd Alexander (1973)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.81
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

Coming of AgeHumorSelf-DiscoveryHeartwarmingAdventure

Protagonist archetypes

Fish out of WaterComing-of-Age ProtagonistNon-Human Protagonist

Tropes

Fish out of WaterComing of AgeMentor FigureMedieval European

Themes

IdentityWhat It Means to Be HumanTransformationSelf-DiscoveryInnocence vs Experience

Synopsis

When he begins dealing with humanity, Lionel the cat begins to understand why his wizard master was reluctant to change him into a man.

Tags

Talking AnimalsPhilosophical FantasyFairy TaleHumorous Fantasy