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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2012 | Preschool to Grade 4
Gr 2–4—Following the death of his beloved wife, Livy, Mark Twain became something of a recluse in his New York City home. His constant companion was his black cat, Bambino, and together they sadly got on with their lives. Despite his reputation as a witty and wise personality, Twain felt like a sorry old man. On a beautiful spring day when windows were open to air out the house, Bambino took off after a squirrel and disappeared. Twain was heartbroken and put an ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
After his wife's death, Samuel Clemens became reclusive, with pet cat Bambino his only welcome company. Based on a tr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
