Book title: The Cat’s Table
Author: Michael Ondaatje
| Bibliographic entry | Ondaatje, M. (2011). The cat’s table. Random House Audio. |
| Description | An eleven-year old boy, Michael, boards a ship for a long voyage from Colombo to England. As young boys will do, he befriends 2 other boys and together they explore all the nooks and crannies of the ship, getting in and out of trouble. One day they witness a murder and are reluctant witnesses to solving the crime. |
| Reaction | This tale is told through the adult’s eyes looking back on the boyhood voyage. It’s so realistic, that it seems to be, at least in part, autobiographical of Ondaatje’s experiences. A page turner. |
| Recommended age level | Intermediate/Senior |
| Subjects/themes | Coming of age, adventure, survival |
| Curriculum connections | English: read a variety of student- and teacher-selected texts from diverse cultures and historical periods, identifying specific purposes for reading |
| Awards | LONGLIST 2013 – IMPAC Dublin Literary Award |
| Miscellaneous | The audiobook is narrated by the author. |
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