The Cat Who Came In Off the Roof

by Annie M.G. Schmidt Narrated by Katherine Kellgren

Overview

A charming Dutch classic that withstands the test of time worldwide and will appeal to readers young and old-and dog and cat lovers alike!
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“A charming, refreshing, and funny treat.” -Kirkus Reviews, Starred

Shy reporter Mr. Tibble is close to losing his job because he only writes about cats. But when an act of kindness brings him into contact with the unusual Miss Minou, his luck suddenly begins to change.

Minou provides Tibble with juicy news. But it's who is giving her the gossip that's newsworthy. Minou claims that the tips come from her local feline friends, who are the eyes and ears of the neighborhood.*Tibble is appreciative but can't help wondering: How could this be? And why is Minou so terrified of dogs and so skilled at climbing trees and rooftops?

It's*almost as if she's a cat herself.

More praise for THE CAT WHO CAME IN OFF THE ROOF
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“Schmidt raises questions about what it is to be human, what it is to be a cat . . . and what it means to accept someone for who she is.” -Shelf Awareness, Starred

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly - Audio

★ 04/04/2016
This story is delightfully quirky, with touches of madcap action, and narrator Kellgren is perfectly matched to the tale. Mr. Tibble is a newspaper reporter who only writes about cats. His editor tells Tibble he needs to begin reporting some harder news to keep his job. Enter Minou, a woman who confides in Mr. Tibble that she used to be a cat. After a dog chases Minou up a tree, and Tibble helps her down, Minou begins living in Tibble’s spare room. In exchange for housing, Minou begins a “cat press agency,” enlisting local cats to feed her scoops that Tibble turns into hard-hitting articles. Cats in town overhear all kinds of things; no one ever notices if a cat is in the room while a secret meeting is going on. Kellgren sounds as though she’s having a delightful time. She gives Minou a breathless innocence. Tibble, with his nasal voice, often sounds overwhelmed, and the villains are haughty and speak with tight throats. The cats are a wonderful variety of English accents from Yorkshire to Cockney to upper-crust London. Best of all, Kellgren adds meows and hissing into the mix. The story is wonderfully gentle and silly; even parents will enjoy listening. Ages 10–up. A Delacorte hardcover. (Jan.)

JANUARY 2016 - AudioFile

Narrator Katherine Kellgren gives a nod to Maggie Smith in voice and tone as she brings humans and talking cats to life. Whether the character is an indignant human matron conniving to find homes for a pillowcase of kittens, a disdainful cat matron who can’t abide her niece’s habits, a distraught mother cat, or a scheming villain who’s trying to appear friendly, Kellgren portrays him or her beautifully. She travels her vocal register, speeds breathlessly along, and is a model of elocution. As the heroine, a cat turned human, Kellgren speaks with catlike softness. Can Minou and newspaper reporter Tibble save the town? Eccentric?? Yes! And fun! A.R. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169090369
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	01/19/2016
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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