Verity adores her cat Mabel & is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians Verity decides to mummify Mabel & keep her hidden. Verity's dad & 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 & enjoyable style for younger readers.