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Cats in the Belfry (Doreen Tovey Cat Books) |  | Author: Doreen Tovey
Creator: Dan Brown
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 472423
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 240
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0312376502
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780312376505
ASIN: 0312376502
Publication Date: November 25, 2008
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Product Description
Rediscover this lovable classic in a delightful new illustrated edition of these warm and witty cat tales, first published over forty years ago.
Animal lovers Doreen Tovey and her husband Charles acquire their first Siamese kitten to rid themselves of an invasion of mice, although they worry about the cat attacking the birds. But Sugieh is not just any cat. She's an iron hand in a delicate, blue-pointed glove; an actress, a prima donna, an empress of cats, and she quickly establishes herself as queen of the house. Thus enslaved, the Toveys try to minimize the chaos Sugieh causes on a daily basis: chewing up telegrams, tearing holes into anything made out of wool, and screaming like a banshee. However things get more complicated once Sugieh decides she's ready to become the perfect mother. Then she and her adorable kittens devote themselves to tightening their grip on the household.
You’ll share Doreen Tovey’s enthusiasm for animals and her infectious feeling of joy toward all the creatures in her household. Surrounded by the friendly astonishment of the village characters who populate the neighborhood, like Father Adams, the local rector—the Tovey household is here again with it’s deep though sorely tried love of animals and its splendid portrayal of the country scene.
The affectionate illustrations by artist Dan Brown, who specializes in animals, truly capture the essence of the Siamese, helping to bring both the stories and characters to life.
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Laugh Out Loud Humor April 7, 2002
Brenda D. Manfredi (West Jefferson, NC USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I got this book on Friday and read it through twice within 48 hours, laughing more loudly the second time, and rushing to find someone that I could share excerpts from the book. Even though the book was first published 45 years ago, it has not gone out of style. Anyone who has Siamese cats today can still identify with Ms. Tovey's experiences with Sugeih, Solomon and Sheba. I can't recommend this book enough and encourage an enterprising publisher to put all of Ms. Tovey's books back in print so everyone in the world can read them.
Love 'em or hate 'em June 25, 2002
wren (Melbourne, Australia)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
No matter what you think of cats, sitting down with this book will give you a quiet chuckle. If you are among those unfortunates who have yet to discover the joys of being owned by a cat, you will be able to indulge the ever-pleasant pass-time of feeling smugly superior to this poor deluded couple who find themselves willing slaves to their delightful but demanding Siamese. If you are one of the lucky ones currently living under the paw of a common or garden variety moggie, you will be able to breathe a sigh of relief and think "it could be worse" as you search the supermarket shelves for their favourite brand of cat food (without which you dare not show your face at home). And if you are one of the fortune-favoured (?) few who have lost your heart (and possibly your reason) to a Siamese, you will enjoy the consolation of knowing that at least you're not alone. The book is a delight for cat lovers and non cat lovers alike. Warm, wry and witty, it encourages empathy without expecting conversion. One of my absolute favourite cat books. And if you enjoy it, there's also a sequel - "Cats in May".
YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK IF YOU LOVE SIAMESE CATS! January 23, 2000
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This has to be one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read. I laughed until I had tears running down my face, and also cried for a particularly sad part. I honestly don't think I have ever been so moved by a book. I read this book twice in the first week that I had it. If you have the oppurtunity to read or buy this book, please do so!
An often humorous, often sad book keeping you to the end. February 19, 1998
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Cats In The Belfry by Doreen is the first book in a series about her Blue Point cats. Right from the very first page, you can tell that this book is going to have a lot of funny parts. As you finish the first few chapters it is virtually impossible to put down because the story just continues smootly. When you do eventually reach the end, you will want to read it again because just once is not enough to enjoy the book 100%.
A must for Siamese cat lovers. July 16, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is one of the few books I have ever read that made me laugh out loud. No one writes about animals like the British. A joy from start to finish. I hope it will be back in print soon.
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