A review by pagesofpins
The Underneath by Kathi Appelt

1.0

The story of an abandoned cat and abused dog who make friends and hide the cat's kittens under the porch of the meanest man in the bayou. Interwoven is the story of some magical beings with ancient family grudges. The reader has a good sense of pacing and the ability to voice most of the animals well. The story contained lyrically written prose full of rich description and a thorough examination of love and bitterness, but overall I didn't enjoy it. I felt like there was too much emphasis on the animals and descriptions, and I wanted more plot. However, I would still recommend it to animal lovers and children who I think would enjoy this style of writing. A well done book, but not for me.