Lois Reads: The Killer Cat's Birthday Bash - Part 2

26 Jan 2021 · 1 min

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In this short excerpt from Lois Letchford’s reading of Anne Fine’s children’s story “The Killer Cat’s Birthday Bash” (Chapter 2), the narrator sets a gloomy, rainy atmosphere as the wind howls and rain splatters against the windows. Ellie, lying face‑down on a rug, flips through a family photo album, commenting on various pictures—pointing out a muddy‑ditch incident involving her father, complimenting her mother’s hair, and offering a personal opinion about the best place for a man. The passage blends vivid weather description with intimate family moments, conveying a mix of discomfort, nostalgia, and gentle humor.

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Lois Letchford, author of the book Reversed: A Memoir and a Literacy Problem Solver, reading Anne Fine's The Killer Cats Birthday Bash. Chapter 2. You talking about me? It was a horrible day. Horrible. The rain was splattering against the windowpanes. The wind was howling. So Ellie lay face down on the rug and flicked over the pages of the album. Ooh, Dad, here's one of you the day you tumbled in that muddy ditch. Best place for the man, if you want my opinion. Ooh, Mum, come and look at this photo. Your hair looks lovely. Unplug.