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First published in the 1940s, the story of Gobbolino the witch's cat with one white paw and bright blue eyes, has been delighting generations of young readers. It's the charming tale of a cat born a witch's cat but who would much rather be a kitchen cat. While his sister Sootica learns how to ride a broomstick and turn mice into toads, Gobbolino sets out to find a family to care for him and a home of his own. But Gobbolino is mistrusted wherever he goes, and blamed for myterious happenings such as the farmer's milk turning sour, and the orphanage children's gruel turning into chocolate! After many such adventures, Gobbolino finally finds the home of his dreams.
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Ursula Moray Williams was born on 19 April 1911 at Petersfield, Hampshire, ten minutes after her twin sister, Barbara. She wrote and illustrated over sixty books for children with the most notable being Gobbolino the Witch's Cat and The Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse. As well as writing, she became involved in local life around the village of Beckford, where she and her family lived, organizing children's parties, and serving as a magistrate. After her husband's death in 1974, Ursula Moray Williams remained active, writing, gardening, giving talks and visiting her family in various parts of the world. She died in October 2006.
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ONE FINE MOONLIGHT NIGHT little Gobbolino, the witch's kitten, and his sister Sootica tumbled out of the cavern where they had been born, to play at catch-a-mouse among the creeping shadows. Read the first page
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ONE FINE MOONLIGHT NIGHT little Gobbolino, the witch's kitten, and his sister Sootica tumbled out of the cavern where they had been born, to play at catch-a-mouse among the creeping shadows. Read the first page
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read this book at about age eight and it has stayed with me ever since.
The story is of a witch's cat who desperately wants to be a kitchen cat, in spite of the blue sparks that sometimes fly from his ears! Gobbolino's adventures are full of magic, fun and that tiny chunk of unfairness put to rights that children love.
This is a lovely book for reading aloud to young children, or for slightly older children to read themselves. The chapters, which are short enough for a child to read in about 15 minutes, are all self-contained and can be read out of context or in order.
The themes of rejection and discrimination are modern enough, and the stories are charming and often include a bit of a twist - an orphanage where gruel is turned into sugar-plumbs, a cat (albeit a witch's cat) playing dog Toby in a Punch and Judy show and a maiden in a tower who wants neither of her two knightly suitors are just a few.
My only complaint is that the pictures are of poor quality (black and white drawings) and are few and far between.
All in all a charming tale which gets to the point very early on in the story (important for young readers).
Strongly recommended
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I rememeber having this read to me as a child in infant school and I still remember being mesmerised even 20 years down the line. As a result I look forward to reading it to my god children when they are 5-6. It is in essence a tale of Gobbolino fighting against prejudice and seeking the love and acceptance amonst his peers, with plenty of adventures along the way .This, as with the rest of U M Williams books, is achieved without being overly patronising or sacherine in its tone. It is worth also reading Adventures of the Wooden Horse as very much in the same genre. A book that suits independent reading from the about the age of 6 or as a storytime book for 4-5 onwards. If I remember correctly theres even a song to accompany the book and luckily for you I cant abuse your ears by singing it!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this tale of cute little Gobbolino. It is a simple tale, yet also very charming. I loved it when I was a kid, and I still enjoy it now, and I'm approaching 30!
Little Gobbolino only wants to be a kitchen cat. But his Mother is the witch Graymalkin, and so Gobbolino has inherited witchy powers that most ordinary folk are highly suspicious of. It does end happily though, and it is a lovely little tale. Children (and adults) will love this!
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I bought this on behalf of my niece for her to give as a birthday present. The item was described as being used but to be honest you couldn't really tell. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Val
Not recommended for younger children
I tried reading this book to my 6 year old daughter, 2-3 chapters each evening. The book is quite nicely written, in an old-fashioned style, but the cat in the story suffers an... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Aidan
Gobbolino the Witches Cat
I read this story as a series when it was published in the magazine/tape series called Storyteller in the eighties. I recall waiting eagerly for the next instalment. Read more
Published 6 months ago by lelykenny
Still my favourite book!
My mother bought me this book when I was about 6 years old and it has remained my favourite book! I'm now 30 and have read it again! Read more
Published 6 months ago by D. Tomkin
A beloved classic
I loved the stories of Gobbolino when I was a child and was delighted to find them again for me share with my daughter. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Tigerlily
Too sad for little children
Bought the book due to the many good reviews it got. My daughter started crying after about ten pages. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Katrin
Just as good as it was thirty-odd years ago
I have just finished reading this to my seven year old son, having loved it as a child myself. He was totally captivated by it, complete with gasps of 'Oh no! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Eleanor Roosevelt
EXCELLENT, ENCHANTING & BEAUTIFULLY TOLD!
Charming and delightful story of a little blue-eyed cat's adventures as he attempts to find an ordinary loving home instead of serving his entire life as a 'Witch's Cat'. Read more
Published 17 months ago by FAMOUS NAME
EXCELLENT, ENCHANTING & BEAUTIFULLY TOLD!
Charming and delightful story of a little blue-eyed cat's adventures as he attempts to find an ordinary loving home instead of serving his entire life as a 'Witch's Cat'. Read more
Published 17 months ago by FAMOUS NAME
EXCELLENT, ENCHANTING & BEAUTIFULLY TOLD!
Charming and delightful story of a little blue-eyed cat's adventures as he attempts to find an ordinary loving home instead of serving his entire life as a 'Witch's Cat'. Read more
Published 17 months ago by FAMOUS NAME
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