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“The Brazilian Cat”
Tales of Terror and Mystery

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Abstract: A man in desperate need of money contacts his eccentric cousin in hopes of borrowing it from him. Although his cousin is friendly, the wife is unwelcoming. However, nothing can prepare him for his encounter with the Brazilian Cat that is ferocious.

Source: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Tales of Terror and Mystery (London: John Murray, 1922)


Lexile Level: TBD
       
Origin: British
       
Genre: Fiction, Mystery/Suspense
Reading Level: 6.9        Language: English        File name: 1197
Sunshine State Standards:
LA.D.2.3.1-7: The student understands the power of language.

LA.E.1.3.1-5: The student understands the common features of a variety of literary forms.

LA.E.2.3.1-8: The student responds critically to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama.


Theme: Terror
Reading Strategy: Story Maps and Frames, Summaries, Character Web
 
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