Verity adores her cat, Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden. Verity's dad and grandparents can't bear to talk about death, having lost Verity's mum several years ago - but when they eventually discover what Verity has done, the whole family realises it's time to talk. A superb handling of bereavement in Jacqueline Wilson's uniquely accessible and enjoyable style, for younger readers.

 

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Random House Children's Publishers UK .

Nick Sharratt was winner of the Sheffield Book Award and the Children's Book Award in 2001. Jacqueline Wilson has written over 70 books for young readers of all ages. She lives in England.