Dick Whittington and His Cat retold by Margaret Hodges illustrated by Melisande Potter

Dick Whittington travels to London, hoping to make his fortune.  Unfortunately he finds himself in a dire situation, sleeping in doorways.  Kind Mr. Fitzwarren takes pity on him and offers him a job in the kitchen.  In time he earns enough money to purchase a cat.  This cat begins a series of events which lead him to wealth and fame.
My nine year old and I read this aloud together to support our study of medieval England.
Strategy: cause and effect
-Borrowed from the library.