DescriptionEdit

The Diary of a Killer Cat is a comedy book for younger children, written by Anne Fine. It was published in 1994. The book is a fictional diary from the point of view of a pet cat, named Tuffy. The book was a success, spawning four sequels, The Return of the Killer Cat, The Killer Cat Strikes Back, The Killer Cat's Birthday Bash and The Killer Cat's Christmas.

"Okay, okay. So hang me. I killed the bird. For pity's sake, I'm a cat. It's practically my job to go creeping round the garden after sweet little eensy-weensy birdy-pies that can hardly fly from one hedge to another. So what am I supposed to do when one of the poor feathery little flutterballs just about throws itself into my mouth? I mean, it practically landed on my paws. It could have hurt me."

Poor Ellie is horrified when her pet cat, Tuffy, drags a dead bird into the house. But Tuffy can't understand what the fuss is about. Who will be the next victim of Tuffy, the killer cat?

Reader's ReviewsEdit

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Absolutely hilarious, perfect as a family read-aloud. The characters are expertly drawn, and Tuffy's protestations about how it wasn't his fault are just brilliant. Highly recommended.

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This book is brilliantly written and had me laughing throughout. Anne Fine manages to give Tuffy a brilliantly cheeky personality, which children and adults alike will fall in love with. It is the first story in a series of four, all of which are as good as this debut. Highly recommended for children, parents and teachers.

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Parental GuidanceEdit

• Reading Age: 7+
• Reading Aloud Age: 6+

Clean, although Tuffy's actions are not always right.

If you like this you might likeEdit

• The sequels to the book, The Return of the Killer Cat, The Killer Cat Strikes Back, The Killer Cat's Birthday Bash and The Killer Cat's Christmas.
• Other books written by Anne Fine.

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