The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home
Jill Tomlinson, Paul Howard
The classic story about a cat in danger of using up all of her nine lives from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark. Suzy is a little striped cat, who lives in a French seaside village with a fisherman and his four sons. Like all cats, Suzy is very inquisitive, which causes problems when she climbs into the basket of a hot air balloon – and is carried off over the channel to England! How will she ever get back to France? It won't be easy, but Suzy refuses to be put off by a bit of water. Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. Perfect for kids aged 5+ who love Julia Donaldson, and Dick King Smith's The Sheep Pig. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard. Have you enjoyed all of Jill's animal stories? The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up The Otter Who Wanted to Know The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out Jill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She started on a journalism course, and by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children. So she did! Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories are much-loved and have been best-selling children’s books for nearly four decades.
Reviews
I like the book because the cat is really cute. She never gave up trying to go home.
Baroness Rapunzel Taramasalata 20.02.2025
It was good. Suzy was my favourite
Captain Peanuts Paperclip 12.01.2025
I read this book to my sister, we both enjoyed it. Little Suzy the cat lives in France but she goes on an Adventure
Dona Rapunzel Moonlight 07.09.2024
This is about Suzy the cat who goes on an Adventure
Marshal Esmerelda Quarantine 07.09.2024
I liked it, but I didn’t like the sailor at the end
Queen Rose Hammersmith 03.08.2024
I enjoyed reading this story about a cat
Coach Daffodil Squirrel 04.05.2024
It was very interesting. I enjoyed reading about how the cat wanted to try to get back to France.
Princess Marge Bungalow 21.08.2023
This is a great book and the cat keeps trying to get home.
Coach Daisy Lavalamp 13.08.2023
I loved this book.Jill Thompson is one of my favourite authors.
Queen Peaches Spinner 22.07.2023
An amazing book! Suzy is such a brave, mischievous and adventurous kitten
Anonymous 21.07.2023
I loved this book. It would be a good book to read on holiday.
Queen Heroica Shortbread 19.06.2023
Interesting events like when the cat went in the basket for a nap but it was actually a hot air balloon!
Mademoiselle Tuesday Quest 29.05.2023
She likes to be stroked backwards and doesn’t get lost
Duchess Amazonia Gooseberry 06.09.2022
I really liked it when Suzie paddled in the sea. I also really liked reading the french words in the book.
Doctor Blossom Archway 04.09.2022
I enjoyed this book. I would recommend this book to my friends. My favourite characters where suzy and gaby.
Senorita Petronella Vesuvius 16.08.2022
I love all this set of books
Princess Cupcake Heronimus 10.09.2021
Enjoyed reading this book.
Director Daffodil Bobble-hat 06.09.2021
The cat lived in France and jumped into an air balloon and had a nap in the basket. It was flying all the way to England. A lady from the RSPCA found Suzy. The cat did get home to France. I wanted to find out what happened at the end. It was a happy story. I would tell someone else to read it.
Principal Rose Fink 27.08.2021
The cat kept trying so hard to get home. I liked the happy ending.
Lady Birthday-cake Chipperfield 04.08.2021
I thought it was good because the car was swimming and it got home. It was exciting & I wanted to find out what happened. I would definitely recommend it
Dona Jewel Endeavour 31.07.2021
