mixzy's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I used to read this book about every day ever since I was in 2nd grade (Or first, I forgot) and I do have to say, I loved this book so much, I still have it today and I will say, it's still as amazing as it was before.
rebekah_nobody's review against another edition
4.0
“You are not a good cat. You are not a bad cat. You are good and bad. And bad and good. You are a mixed-up cat."
For a time, I thought I was feline. I remember luxuriating in the sound of my mom's voice reading those un-preachy words.
For a time, I thought I was feline. I remember luxuriating in the sound of my mom's voice reading those un-preachy words.
emmylux7's review against another edition
4.0
the origin of my friends cats name so obviously a great read.
sean67's review against another edition
3.0
Part of a series apparently (Although from the book itself you would never know it!) called The Cat Club it is anthropomorphic tales of cats and their tails getting up to various careers and lifestyles one would not expect from a cat. There is something ironic about a cat being a firefighter in that so many books are about cats being rescued by fire fighters! (Why? Who knows?) Anyway entertaining read about this cat in this very easy little read for learners of reading.
debeesread's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
austen_to_zafon's review against another edition
5.0
What a sweet, funny book. My son just read this aloud to me last night and we laughed and laughed at Pickles' expressions and especially about Pickles thrusting his paw out for the fireman to see. Also, my son was thrilled to notice Jenny Linsky in the fire truck. We both love Jenny and her cameo appearance was a bonus. A classic story about finding a purpose, pursuing your dreams, kindling your compassion, and finding a place where you feel you belong.
pussreboots's review against another edition
5.0
The Fire Cat by Esther Averill is one of the Cat Club books. Pickles is a stray cat who lives outside Mrs. Goodkind's home. She wants to adopt him but he doesn't want to stay indoors. She quickly realizes that he is a cat destined for big things.
http://pussreboots.com/blog/2019/comments_04/fire_cat.html
http://pussreboots.com/blog/2019/comments_04/fire_cat.html
jodyanthony's review against another edition
5.0
When I was growing up this book made me happier than just about any other. Yeah, it's a childrens book, but it is still a sweet story and something I will be buying for and reading to my own future children. I am not someone that pretends that every book has to be some amazing thought provoking marvel. I think people that ARE that way are jerks. I am 24 now and I could still read this silly little story and smile and remember how much I loved it as a child. That is better than anything in the world.