Moses the Kitten [Hardcover]

James Herriot (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1984

The storytelling magic of James Herriot has become a warm, joyful part of our children's lives. In Moses the Kitten, Herriot tells the tale of a tiny, bedraggled kitty found tucked beside a frozen pond, who is nursed back to health on a nearby farm.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"[Moses the Kitten] will appeal to a wide audience of adults and children-those who love animals and those who are moved by a quiet, humane way of life." --San Francisco Chronicle

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd (October 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0718124472
• ISBN-13: 978-0718124472
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,405,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A children's book that everyone in the family will read, July 18, 2002

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Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moses the Kitten P (School & Library Binding)

The text of this book is pure James Herriot, with absolutely no attempt to speak down to a young audience. Therefore, the use of the regional dialect may be a bit of a challenge to some young readers, but the exquisite illustrations should spur nine year olds & older to read it for themselves. It should be stressed that this is a true story as all of Herriot's writing is based on his experiences as a country veterinarian.

Do resist the temptation to skim through the book for the illustrations before reading it though. The illustrations are definitely a part of the story and one of the double page illustrations will definitely get a better reaction if not seen until one reads the preceding text.

If this "children's book" is left out on the coffee table, I predict that everyone in the family will at one time or another read it and enjoy it. I'm sure that any teenagers will wait until nobody sees them reading it, and that they won't admit enjoying it, but chances are they will.

Also, this book may well inspire those 12 and older to read James Herriot's adult books.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Wonderous Moses the Kitten, September 15, 2005

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John "HoppinReadinReview" (Central Plains) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moses the Kitten (Paperback)

In the beginning a man found a very ill kitten, so he went to a farm close by. The people there said, "We can help." They gave him some warm milk and meat scraps. Moses, the kitten, one day was hungry and nobody was around. So he went searching for food. Then he found a sow (or pig) and saw all her piglets. They were all eating so he decided to call the sow his mother, and he drank from her and got milk. As he grew up he had a very good life and he always remembered and kept company with his adopted mother, the sow.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Touching, April 5, 2005

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Mary (Vancouver, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moses the Kitten (Paperback)

This is a very touching story. There is a lot of valuable information about farm life that I think is fascinating. Some of the language is tough for a child. However, it is great for a child to learn his/her grammer.