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G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2020-14-04

Cat Man of Aleppo

Cat Man of Aleppo

Karim Shamsi-Basha, Author, Irene Latham, Author

Yuko Shimizu, Illustrator

Hardcover

9781984813787

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The "true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War offered safe haven to Aleppo's abandoned cats"--Publisher marketing.
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Amidst the chaos of war, one man’s compassion creates ripples of hope. Alaa’s choice to stay and care for Aleppo’s abandoned cats becomes a powerful symbol of kindness, responsibility, and resilience. This true story invites readers to see how small, loving actions can restore dignity and life to broken places.

Keywords and Themes: Animals • Biographical • Cats • Community • Compassion • Courage • Dedication • Empathy • General • Hope • Juvenile Fiction • Kindness • Middle East • Places • Responsibility • Restoration • Service

Readability • 3.4

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 40

Subjects • Aljaleel • Alaa • Animal sanctuaries • Syria • Aleppo • Cat rescue • Animal specialists • Philanthropists • Ambulance drivers • History • Civil War • 2011- • Aleppo (Syria) • Social conditions • 21st century • Picture books

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Cats • Juvenile Fiction | Places | Middle East • Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | General

The Caldecott Honor-winning true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War courageously offered safe haven to Aleppo's abandoned cats.

Aleppo's city center no longer echoes with the rich, exciting sounds of copper-pot pounding and traditional sword sharpening. His neighborhood is empty--except for the many cats left behind.

Alaa loves Aleppo, but when war comes his neighbors flee to safety, leaving their many pets behind. Alaa decides to stay--he can make a difference by driving an ambulance, carrying the sick and wounded to safety. One day he hears hungry cats calling out to him on his way home. They are lonely and scared, just like him. He feeds and pets them to let them know they are loved. The next day more cats come, and then even more! There are too many for Alaa to take care of on his own. Alaa has a big heart, but he will need help from others if he wants to keep all of his new friends safe.

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