Die dritte Katze
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Cristina has two cats and wants a third. Andrei says no: two cats are enough, and that is final. So why is the black cat suddenly in the kitchen and in the bathroom at the same time? Victor, eleven, knows everything and says nothing.
In German and English.
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- Die dritte Katze · German (original)A2 Easy · 1,352 words
- The Third Cat · English1,321 words
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- Which languages can I read Die dritte Katze in?
- German and English. Pick the language you want to read and the one to keep beside it: every paragraph sits next to its translation, so you can check a sentence without losing your place.
- What level is it?
- The original German is A2 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.
- How long is it?
- About 1,352 words: around 10 minutes at an unhurried pace, with the translation beside it.
- Is it free?
- Yes. Read it online with no account. The e-reader files (EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account; the PDF doesn't.
- Can I read it on a Kindle or Kobo?
- Yes. Download the EPUB for Kobo, Apple Books and most e-readers, or the AZW3 or MOBI for a Kindle, with each paragraph followed by its translation. There is also a side-by-side PDF to print, and each language on its own.