Finally, a Dewey for younger readers. In May, Little Brown, under it's Young Readers category, published a great version of the Dewey story.
Written on the 4th Grade level, this book is an endearing read that's ultimately pretty amazing. I know I laughed and cried.
The story begins on a frigid January morning in the small town of Spencer, Iowa. The librarians are opening the book-drop door expecting only chilled books and maybe some candy wrappers, when suddenly they find a half frozen kitten. Of course, the dirty little orphan grabs their hearts and they work feverishly to save his life. But what follows in the months and years afterwards was more than any of them could have ever guessed.
The kitten, nicknamed 'Dewey', was soon christened Dewey Readmore Books. Raised at the library, he became a favorite with the staff, and then the town's people. And from there the mellow cat's fame spread until he became a worldwide phenomena.
Talking Points:::
Dewey tells the story of a library, a woman, a cat, a town and a state, all struggling to survive an economic downturn. It's a sentimental tale that focuses on what one critter and his friends can achieve.
I'm going to strongly recommend this book to young cat lovers-- advanced 4th graders on up. It's a tad sad at the end, but all-in-all Dewey's story is so full of love that the message that you carry away is overwhelmingly positive and uplifting.
Personally, I was just amazed at the effect that one individual could have on his community. Dewey was the social-glue for his town; a force that brought everyone together. It's true, you see. One person... or rather one cat CAN make a difference.
Pam
Somewhere in the X-burbs
Dewey The Library Cat: A True Story
Accelerated Reading level : 4.0
- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (May 3, 2010)
- ISBN-10: 0316068713
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