The Catwings Collection
Encyclopedia
The Catwings Collection is a children's book
series
by Ursula K. Le Guin
. It is written for children aged 7 to 10. The series follows the adventures of kitten
s who, for whatever reason, were born with wing
s.
It consists of four books:
Children's literature
Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses which sometimes...
series
Book series
A book series is a sequence of books having certain characteristics in common that are formally identified together as a group. Book series can be organized in different ways, such as written by the same author, or marketed as a group by their publisher....
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula Kroeber Le Guin is an American author. She has written novels, poetry, children's books, essays, and short stories, notably in fantasy and science fiction...
. It is written for children aged 7 to 10. The series follows the adventures of kitten
Kitten
A kitten is a juvenile domesticated cat.The young of big cats are called cubs rather than kittens. Either term may be used for the young of smaller wild felids such as ocelots, caracals, and lynx, but "kitten" is usually more common for these species....
s who, for whatever reason, were born with wing
Wing
A wing is an appendage with a surface that produces lift for flight or propulsion through the atmosphere, or through another gaseous or liquid fluid...
s.
It consists of four books:
- CatwingsCatwingsCatwings is a children's book written by American author Ursula K. Le Guin, who is also known for her Earthsea fantasy novels and The Left Hand of Darkness , and illustrated by S. D. Schindler. It is written for children aged 7 to 10...
(1988) ISBN 0-590-42833-0 - Catwings ReturnCatwings ReturnCatwings Return is a 1989 sequel to the 1988 book Catwings, by Ursula K. Le Guin.- Plot summary:James and Harriet return to the city to find their mother. When they arrive, they find a small black kitten with wings. They gain the kitten's trust and find their mother. The kitten is hers, lost when...
(1989) ISBN 0-8335-6635-0 - Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings (1994) ISBN 0-439-55191-9
- Jane on her Own (1999) ISBN 0-531-30133-8