Helen Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943) was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first published work in 1902. Her books, including 23 Tales, have sold more than 250 million copies. Potter was also a pioneer of merchandising—in 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the olde...
The tale of Kitty-in-Boots
The tale of Kitty-in-Boots
Synopsis
Miss Kitty is a well-behaved house cat by day, but at night she dons a jacket and boots to go hunting in the woods. Her secret life takes a dangerous turn when she encounters a fierce fox and finds herself outmatched. This rediscovered classic follows a feline protagonist who learns that playing at being a hunter is much harder than it looks.
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Characters
Miss KittyProtagonist
A well-behaved house cat by day who secretly hunts in the woods at night, learning that hunting is harder than it seems.
fierce foxAntagonist
A dangerous fox encountered by Miss Kitty in the woods, proving to be a formidable opponent.
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Edition
The Tale of Kitty-in-BootsUnknown, 2016
72 pages
Penguin USLanguage: EnglishISBN: 978051515706212 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
When was "The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots" first published?
"The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots" by Beatrix Potter was first published posthumously in 2016. The manuscript was discovered over 100 years after it was written.
Is "The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots" part of a series?
While it features characters from other Beatrix Potter stories, "The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots" is a standalone story and not part of a numbered series. It was a newly discovered work published long after her other well-known tales.
What kind of story is "The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots"?
"The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots" is a classic Beatrix Potter animal story, featuring anthropomorphic characters and her distinctive illustrations. It tells the adventure of a black cat named Kitty who leads a double life.