Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Some Purrrrfect Reading...

The cats in Potter's woods have their lives changed by the arrival of three mysterious kittens in Highway Cats by Janet Taylor Lisle. If you like books about cats, here are a few others you might enjoy:


The Cats of Roxville Station by Jean Craighead George (2009)

Thrown into a river by a cruel human, a young tiger-striped cat fights to survive amid feral cats and other creatures near Roxville train station, aided by Mike, an eleven-year-old foster boy who is not allowed to have a pet.







The Underneath by Kathi Appelt (2008)

An old hound that has been chained up at his hateful owner's run-down shack, and two kittens born underneath the house, endure separation, danger, and many other tribulations in their quest to be reunited and free.





The Nine Lives of Aristotle by Dick King-Smith (2003)

Aristotle, a little white kitten, goes to live with a witch in an old cottage, where he finds so many opportunities for risky adventures that he soon has only one life left.






Time Cat by Lloyd Alexander (1963)

Jason and his magic cat Gareth travel through time to visit countries all over the world during different periods of history.








Whittington by Alan Armstrong (2005)

Whittington, a feline descendant of Dick Whittington's famous cat of English folklore, appears at a rundown barnyard plagued by rats and restores harmony while telling his ancestor's story.






Carlotta's Kittens and the Club of Mysteries (2000)

Continues the adventures of Marco, Polo, and other members of the Club of Mysteries as they care for Carlotta's kittens and search for a home for them.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Great group of cat books!

Want to check out some real magic cats? How about a 5000 lb lion, or a 3000 lb flying cougar? They are the awesome Champions of the Crossworlds!

http://www.conorandthecrossworlds.com