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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Everybody now: "Awwwwwwwwwww". This was a sweet story that celebrated small town America.
This is a quick read with a nice overall message. The writing itself was nothing special; more in keeping with the writing of a young adult writer. Vicki obviously loved Dewey very much and had as much pride in her town as she did her cat and her own personal accomplishments. At times, I felt that she went off topic with her own personal story that, while offering insight into her connection with Dewey, detracted from the story. However, thank goodness there are people in this world that love animals this much.
This book was so cute!! Loved hearing about all of Dewey's cat quirks. Such a heartwarming story!
Cute and a fun, easy read. Dewey is so much like my kitty, Henry. There were some really sad moments that were hard to get through.
very cute - not as funny as [b:Marley Me|12691|Marley & Me Love and Life with the World's Worst Dog|John Grogan|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21WJGBBGBYL._SL75_.jpg|14961], but a good read.
update: I found the time. Just. Cats. Good work, Dewey. You were a Good Cat.
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I've been waiting to listen to this book for a while. I wasn't sure why. Only 2 discs in and I realize why. Dewey's birthday was celebrated on November 18 (1987). :) What a happy coincidence. I am drawn to this book partially because, well, cats. And also because Dewey is a working therapy cat. Myron fills the book with stories about how Dewey helps people, so similar to those I hear about working therapy animals. I just want to quit life for a few hours to do nothing but read about Dewey.
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I've been waiting to listen to this book for a while. I wasn't sure why. Only 2 discs in and I realize why. Dewey's birthday was celebrated on November 18 (1987). :) What a happy coincidence. I am drawn to this book partially because, well, cats. And also because Dewey is a working therapy cat. Myron fills the book with stories about how Dewey helps people, so similar to those I hear about working therapy animals. I just want to quit life for a few hours to do nothing but read about Dewey.
On a freezing morning in January of 1988, librarians in the small town of Spencer, Iowa found a tiny kitten stuffed into the night drop box. The kitten was shivering and starving, but he won the hearts of his rescuers and made the library his permanent home. In Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, Vicki Myron tells his story. Shortly after his arrival a contest was held to name the new cat and he was officially dubbed Dewey Readmore Books. He seemed to be ideally suited for the life of a library cat; he was very tolerant and loved being around people. Dewey seemed to know who needed him the most and did what he could to meet their needs. He was wonderful with children and wasn’t destructive. He became an ambassador for Spencer, Iowa and people came from all over to see this marvelous cat.
I enjoyed this book, but at one point, I thought it got a little bogged down with the author’s medical and family problems. I know some background was necessary, but for a little while, I felt like it steered away from being a story about Dewey to being a story about the author’s difficulties. Thankfully, it got back on track in time for an emotional ending. I think library lovers and animal lovers will enjoy this book.
I enjoyed this book, but at one point, I thought it got a little bogged down with the author’s medical and family problems. I know some background was necessary, but for a little while, I felt like it steered away from being a story about Dewey to being a story about the author’s difficulties. Thankfully, it got back on track in time for an emotional ending. I think library lovers and animal lovers will enjoy this book.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced