| The Cat Mummy | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Jacqueline Wilson |
| Illustrator | Nick Sharratt |
| Cover artist | Nick Sharratt |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Doubleday (first edition, hardback) |
| Publication date | 2001 |
The Cat Mummy is a children's book written by Jacqueline Wilson, and illustrated by Nick Sharratt.
Verity adores her cat, Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden. Verity's dad and grandparents can't bear to talk about death, having lost Verity's mum in childbirth, but when they eventually discover what Verity has done with Mabel, the whole family learns that it's time to talk. A superb handling of bereavement in Wilson's uniquely accessible and enjoyable style.