The Nine Lives of Montezuma
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Mother Goose Comes to Cable Street (Kestrel/Puffin), a collection of nursery rhymes chosen by Rosemary Stones and Andrew Mann, and illustrated by Dan Jones is featured on our cover this month. See Editor's Page for more.
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The Nine Lives of Montezuma
Absolutely delightful. You don't have to be a cat lover to enjoy this refreshing and absorbing novel, in which the author's insights and observations into children and animals reflect his work as founder of Farms for City Children. Each chapter covers one of the lives of the indomitable Montezuma who, like most cats, is very ordinary and very special. Running parallel is the story of Matthew growing up, and his family life on the farm. Superbly written with line drawings by Margery Gill which capture the essence of the narrative.
A paperback edition to bring the book within pocket-money range would ensure this story has a place in all school bookshops. And if it is not in your library - order it now!