Dancing Cats of Applesap, The [Paperback]

Janet Taylor Lisle (Author), Joelle Shefts (Illustrator)

Book Description

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It's no wonder the people of Applesap prefer the shiny, clean, new Super Queen to Jiggs' Drug Store. In addition to gloomy old Mr. Jiggs himself, Jiggs' has a roof that leaks, four battered chrome stools, fierce old Miss Toonie behind the counter, and cats -- a beat-up, cringing crowd of cats rescued from the streets of Applesap by Miss Toonie. Fortunately, Jiggs' also has Melba Morris. Melba may be shy, but she's not going to let Jiggs' go out of business and the cats end up in the pound. It's not until Melba discovers the surprising secret about what Mr. Jiggs and the cats are up to late at night, though, that she comes up with a plan that just might save the day!

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689844565
• ISBN-13: 978-0689844560
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,508,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Humorous Treat, February 26, 2003

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S. K. Leggate "Sunni" (Fernley, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dancing Cats of Applesap (Paperback)

Jigg's Drug Store is full of cats, and has a leaky roof. The people who reside in the town of APplesap think that Jigg's dancing cats are under a spell and when the drug dtore threatens to close down they couldn't be happier. That is, all except for Melba who must decide weather to face her fears and fight for her store or if she should leave it alone and loose her sanctuary.

What a colorful story! I was thrilled by this story the first time I read it yhears ago. It is funny and endearing and teaches the shy readers that they need to stand up for what they think is right despite their own fears.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, July 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Dancing Cats of Applesap, The (Paperback)

I got this book out of the library, and I loved it! It is a really funny story for all ages, especially if you like cats! This book is sure to make you smile! Five stars!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books ever, February 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dancing Cats of Applesap (Paperback)

This is one of the best books I ever read. Jiggs drug store is about to go out of buisness but the dancing cats saved it. She described the charactors very well. This story all fits together so you can understand it. i recomend it to good booker likers. I think EVERY one would like it! This book is very exiting and has lots of surprises. It is sad in some parts but has a happy ending. it's a fun book!