The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

August 18, 2014

August 18, 1934

Sonia Levitin (August 18, 1934) is a children's author who also wrote a book of memoirs titled Reigning Cats and Dogs (1978). Her fiction includes Roanoke a novel of the Lost Colony (1973) and Rita the Weekend Rat (1971). Her website mentions almost 40 titles.

Reigning Cats and Dogs, was a disappointing read: she talks about family vacations when the pets are left to the care of neighborhood children. Still her chatty prose was at least clear, and maybe there was gravel in my milk this morning. Check out her website and make up your own mind.


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