Reviews

Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin

chamomiledaydreams's review

3.0

I like this book well enough, but it's my least favorite in the series. Not to read too deeply into it, but even though I thought that Alexander was cute, I didn't like how his personality was set up. The line "He's all boy!" especially rubbed me the wrong way. It made me think, "Oh no, they're applying gender roles to cats and allowing young toms to run amok, with the excuse that boys are just like that!" Alexander reminds me of Cloudtail from Warriors, actually. His friendship with Jane is sweet, but the way that he gets credit for "fixing" her reminds me of Cloudtail's subplot with Brightheart. It's not the characters' fault; they're all very sweet and kind to one another (in both series). But something about the tone that's established in these moments irks me ever so slightly. Still, catwings are catwings, and I do love this series (especially the illustrations)!

pussinbooks's review

5.0

An absolutely perfect book for children who have suffered a trauma. It also works well as a tool to teach empathy.

stellarae2000's review

5.0

This whole series is so sweet. The addition of Alexander to the Catwings squad is fun and it’s nice that Jane has her own friend so she’s not just fifth wheeling her siblings.

jessereadsthings's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

Cute, but not as good as the previous books in series.

danicamidlil's review

adventurous slow-paced

3.0

vulnerablevibrant's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

bravery goals

mat_tobin's review

4.0

Another lovely entry to the Le Guin and Schindler Catwings series. Although I didn't find the language quite as well played as the other texts, Schindler's illustrations are still glorious and the story is a beautiful little tale which follows the adventures of Alexander. A wingless cat from a wealthy owner who sees his beauty and skill as limitless until he encounters a problem which puts him in jeopardy. A fine addition to readers who are just taking flight

barnaclethereal's review

adventurous emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

An adorable little book. I haven't read any other Catwings books, but I'm sure I will.

librovert's review against another edition

5.0

I literally loved the Catwings books to death when I was growing up, out of the three books I had only one is still alive. They're fun, whimsical adventures for young kids just learning to read.

My future children will definitely have a set of these books on their shelves!

chronically_theo's review

adventurous relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75