Thomasina
Paul Gallico
Reading Time
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Thomasina
by Paul Gallico
Published
1985
Publisher
Penguin in association with Joseph
Pages
249
ISBN-10
0140021515
Description
By the author of the classic *The Snow Goose*, a heartbreaking story about a young girl and her most unusual cat, who has magical powers that save her owner's life. Seven-year-old Mary adores her ginger cat, Thomasina, and is crushed when Thomasina falls sick, and Mary’s father, a grim, inflexible man who is the town vet, decrees that the only thing to be done is to put Thomasina down. Mary refuses to speak to her father, and then she herself contracts a life-threatening disease. In the meantime, however, Thomasina has been rescued—by the mysterious Lori, the Red Witch of the glen. Thomasina is now Talitha, the descendant of an Egyptian goddess, and she is coming back to seek revenge! Thomasina, like Jenny of *The Abandoned*, Paul Gallico’s other great feline heroine (Jenny is Thomasina’s great-aunt), tells her own story in her own way, witty, charming, divine, and sometimes as sharp as an unsheathed claw. Thomasina is a cat for the ages. *Thomasina* is a sheer delight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Thomasina?
This edition of Thomasina has approximately 249 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Thomasina?
For most readers, Thomasina typically takes between 5h 11m and 3h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 9m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Thomasina?
The estimated word count for Thomasina is approximately 62,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Thomasina?
Thomasina was written by Paul Gallico.
When was Thomasina published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1985. The original work may have been published on a different date.