Florence and the Mischievous Kitten

by Megan Rix

The brilliant new book from Megan Rix, telling the story of Florence Nightingale through the eyes of her young ward. Florence loved cats, and had many during her lifetime. This is the perfect introduction to the Lady with the Lamp for young children, told with warmth, humour and adorable animals. Summer 1888: In a fancy house in London, a kitten called Scamp escapes through an open window and finds himself lost in the middle of the city. Across Hyde Park, a young girl called Beth is marching with thousands of other girls to protest the working conditions in the Bryant and May match factories. When Beth stumbles across the tiny kitten she finds that he belongs to none other than Miss Florence Nightingale, who is now indebted to Beth for returning her beloved pet. So begins an unlikely friendship between the great lady, her mischievous kitten, and Beth the penniless orphan. But when Beth's sister Iris is struck down with illness in one of the poorest parts of London, can Beth, Scamp and Miss Nightingale find a way to save her before it's too late?

Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horses, Animals

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 3, 2019

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great way to find out about historical people and facts of the time. The mix of the story of Beth and the kittens is a great way to keep young and old readers alike interested. A great way to learn about Florence nightingale and how people lived in the past. I will be passing this book onto friends as a great read.

[Fiona · Rating 3 out of 5]

Starts out well but then the plot is resolved quickly and the book continues to waffle for the second half.

[Marie Jordaan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ek het die boek baie geniet.

[Mafaz Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is the summer of 1888, and mischievous kitten Scamp escapes from his home only to find himself lost in London. Luckily, a kind penniless orphan called Beth returns Scamp to his owner, who is none other than Florence Nightingale! An unlikely friendship is formed but then Beth’s sister Iris falls ill. Can Beth, Florence and Scamp find a way to help Iris before it’s too late. This book is a great way to find out about historical people and facts of the time. The mix of the story of Beth and the kittens is a great way to keep young and old readers alike interested. A great way to learn about Florence nightingale and how people lived in the past. I will be passing this book onto friends as a great read.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book, of Scamp, the mischievous kitten, and his connection with Beth and with Florence Nightingale. Gives an insight into the lives of the match girls, with their problems, poverty, disease caused by working with matches (Phossy Jaw) and the shocking conditions they worked in.

Florence Nightingale was a humanitarian and a cat lover. Would she be able to help Beth and Iris to improve their lives. There is so much information in this book, an education for the younger reader as well as an inspiring read for all.

I greatly enjoyed this book, a real page turner and a touching testimony to the healing powers of animals.

I recommend this to younger readers as well as adults, who will be rooting for Beth, Iris and Scamp.

[Pauline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This standalone book is the third in the series by award winning author Megan Rix about historical figures and their animals. It follows on from Winston and the Marmalade Cat and Emmeline and the Plucky Pup. What is so appealing about this series is that readers experience high adventure stories about courageous and plucky animals while learning about true people from history and different historical eras. Although targeted at the junior fiction market there is much appeal in these books for older readers as well. In a similar vein to Michael Morpurgo, Megan Rix is very skilled at blending her stories with real historical events to make history accessible to children.

Suitable for 6+

[Toby Chapman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite good and quite exiting

[Kallina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book!!!!

I love history and animals and Megan Rix (I read this book as I love Megan Rix and have read many other books by her).

I highly recommend that you read this book.

Deserves an A+

[Elaine Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a lovely story

[Freya · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s one of my fav books ever it was amazing.

[Julia Srobka · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such an underrated book and I will never stop recommending it!!!! I do NOT understand how this book is not more popular.