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Can you help me find a book?

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lizlampard · 01/05/2022 08:34

I'm writing this after seeing a thread about books we loved as children.
Has anyone heard of a book called "Selina and the swallows"?
And, more importantly, can anyone help me find a book called "The Other One" about three kittens called Snowy (or maybe Princess), Blackie, and The Other One? It's very sad, but I'm trying to find a copy for my sister.
Huge thanks to anyone who can help. Liz

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ThreeKneeRepeater · 01/05/2022 08:52

I had a quick look on Google.
there is a book called The Swallows and Selina, by Gladys Taylor and Cicely Steed.
Also a book called The Other Kitten by Patricia St John.
Are these the ones you are looking for?

lizlampard · 01/05/2022 14:34

Thank you so much for your time and trouble.
It's amazing how one's memory isn't always as accurate as one thought: the date for the publication of "The swallows and Selina" matches the probable dates I borrowed the book from the local library. Unfortuanately, there isn't a copy available on Amazon, but at least I know the correct title and can continue looking.
Sadly, the book you mention for "The Other One" has a publication date too late for me: my sister read this as a child so we're looking at the late 50s, possibly the early 60s.
But thank you for trying - I really appreciate your help.
Very best wishes,
Liz

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lizlampard · 01/05/2022 15:04

I'm not sure whether this will go to ThreeKneeRepeater - but, thank you! I've managed to find "The swallows and Selina" on a site in Auckland (New Zealand) and have ordered it. I borrowed this book from the local library several times as a child: I don't suppose it'll be the same re-reading it as an adult, but it will be nice to see it again. Thanks again.
Liz

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