Deedy,
Carmen Agra and Randall Wright, The
Cheshire Cheese Cat, illustrated by Barry Moser. 256 pgs. Peachtree
Publishers, 2011. $8.95. Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: PG
Skilley
is a cat who lives on the streets of Victorian London. When he manages to
secure himself a place as mouser for a pub, he believes he has achieved the
safety and security he has been longing for. However, Skilley has a secret that
could threaten everything. Alliances are formed and treachery abounds as
Skilley and the pub mice fight for their very existence as well as the survival
of the British monarchy.
A
fun and original story paired with exceptional drawings makes for a fantastic
book. The silliness of a cheese loving cat who strikes a bargain with the mice
living in the pub leading to the development of a lovely friendship will charm
readers young and old alike. As the story progresses, the mutually beneficial
relationship that has been born teaches the value of looking past differences
and reserving judgement for those who may go against the expectations of
society. The writing of this book is delightful and readers will enjoy the
tension and intrigue that multiple story-lines provide as animal and human lives
intersect within a Victorian pub.
EL—ESSENTIAL
AEB
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