Whittington (novel)

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Whittington (ISBN 0-375-82864-8) is a 2005 book by Alan Armstrong. The book tells the story of a cat "the color of old metal", Whittington, who is looking for a place to live. He, along his journey, find Ben, 10, a boy with dyslexia who is trying to learn how to read, Ben's sister, and a barn full of animals, most of whom no one wanted.

Whittington, reminded of "his boy" who also had reading problems, tells the tale of Dick Whittington, a London boy whom the cat was named after, to all those in the barn, including the Rats. He helps keep peace in the barn by making a pact with the rats. He helps the boy with his reading and helps raise kittens brought to the barn. He is best friends with The Lady, an abnorm

[edit] Awards

• Newbery Honor winner as well as an ALA Notable Book for Children.