Lois Letchford Reads The Killer Cat Strikes Back Part 10

22 Jan 2021 · 3 min

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In this YouTube video, Lois Letchford narrates Chapter 10 of Anne Fine’s novel The Killer Cat Strikes Back, titled “A Moral Victory and a Good Result.” She recounts the gang’s daring fence‑jump, praises the cat Tuffy’s cleverness, and describes the emotional climax where the protagonist sacrifices to fulfill Ellie’s father’s wishes, resulting in a new car for the family. Lois intersperses the reading with personal asides—expressing affection for the cat, lamenting the “soppy” moments, and reflecting on the moral significance of an “honourable defeat.” The video concludes with a typical YouTube call‑to‑action urging viewers to like, subscribe, and enjoy Anne Fine’s books.

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The Killer Cat Strikes Back, written by Anne Fine and read by me, Lois Letchford. Chapter 10, A Moral Victory and a Good Result. The gang told me all about it afterwards. Didn't go around by the pavement, simply jumped over the fence. Amazing, no doubt about it. It was an Olympic-standard leap! He practically bust his truss doing it! I was sorry to have missed the show, but I was too busy being cuddled and praised by sweet little Ellie. Oh, Tuffy, you're the cleverest, most wonderful cat in the whole world! You found the ticket just in time, and now we're going to have a brand new car! I love you, Tuffy! I love you! You're a sweetie! Peaky weety? Okay, okay, enough. I can't take too much of the soppy stuff. I shook her off and I went out. I wanted to be alone. I had a thing or two to think about up on my wall. After all, I'd had to make a giant sacrifice. I had to do what Ellie's father wanted all along and break the pot. I hate doing things for that man. Normally, I'd rather tear off my own left ear than try to please him. But it was for the best. Bella was right. Now they had a better car, They'd go out a whole lot more. I might have lost the battle, but at least in doing so, I had won the battleground. It was an honourable defeat, a moral victory, and a good result. Thank you for listening. Hit like, hit subscribe, and I hope you've enjoyed Anne Fine's wonderful books.