The La Bédollière, Emile de 1812-1883 creator Hopkins, Livingston 1846-1927 Aldrich, Thomas Bailey 1836-1907 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Story of a Cat" by Emile de La Bédollière is a charming children’s novel written in the late 19th century. The book tells the whimsical tale of a street cat who is rescued by a kind old countess named Madame de la Grenouillère. The narrative explores themes of compassion, loyalty, and the bond between humans and animals, showcasing how the cat, Moumouth, transforms from a pitiful creature into a beloved pet within the countess's household. The story begins with the countess saving Moumouth from a band of mischievous boys, after which she decides to adopt him, despite her doubts about his unappealing appearance. Under the tender care of her maid, Mother Michel, Moumouth flourishes, but he soon becomes the target of jealousy from Father Lustucru, the cunning steward. In a series of unfortunate events that include attempts against Moumouth’s life, the cat displays remarkable cleverness and survives various trials. Ultimately, the true loyalty and love of Mother Michel and the eventual return of the countess lead to Moumouth's triumphant survival and a happy life, concluding with an endearing legacy that celebrates the joy he brought to those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-12-09 E-text prepared by D. Alexander, Ronnie Sahlberg, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) Original publication data not identified Cats -- Juvenile fiction Pets -- Juvenile fiction Older women -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27472 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27472 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133628.0 27472