The Seventh One
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
In the quiet world of a family farm, a litter of kittens arrives — and the runt of the litter, the seventh one, must find its place in a world that seems to have little room for it. The Seventh One by Elizabeth Yates is a tender and warmly told children's story that chronicles the journey of an unlikely little creature striving to prove its worth, weaving together themes of belonging, perseverance, and the quiet magic found in the natural world. Yates, celebrated for her compassionate storytelling and her remarkable ability to render the inner lives of both animals and children with honesty and grace, crafts a narrative that resonates far beyond its pages. Brought to vivid life by Diana Charles's evocative illustrations, this story stands as a quiet testament to the idea that the smallest and most overlooked among us often carry the greatest heart — leaving the reader to wonder just how far the seventh one's journey will truly go.
Author: Elizabeth Yates
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Walker and Company
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
In the quiet world of a family farm, a litter of kittens arrives — and the runt of the litter, the seventh one, must find its place in a world that seems to have little room for it. The Seventh One by Elizabeth Yates is a tender and warmly told children's story that chronicles the journey of an unlikely little creature striving to prove its worth, weaving together themes of belonging, perseverance, and the quiet magic found in the natural world. Yates, celebrated for her compassionate storytelling and her remarkable ability to render the inner lives of both animals and children with honesty and grace, crafts a narrative that resonates far beyond its pages. Brought to vivid life by Diana Charles's evocative illustrations, this story stands as a quiet testament to the idea that the smallest and most overlooked among us often carry the greatest heart — leaving the reader to wonder just how far the seventh one's journey will truly go.