Cat diaries : secret writings of the MEOW Society

Format:

Book

Title:

Cat diaries : secret writings of the MEOW Society

Author:

Byars, Betsy Cromer.

ISBN:

9780805087178

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication Information:

New York : Henry Holt, 2010.

Physical Description:

80 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Contents:

Full Moon, empty streets -- Fuzzy's two worlds -- Rama, the gypsy cat -- Library cat -- Whiskers and the parachute -- To catch a thief -- Miu: the great cat of Egypt -- Go-go goes bananas -- My adventures -- Pirate cat, treasure hunter -- Georgio's recipes for outdoor cuisine -- Sarge's one wish -- Meow! Till next year!

Summary:

On one night every year, cats in the MEOW Society, which stands for "Memories Expressed In Our Writing," gather to read from their diaries, hearing stories of a gypsy cat, a Caribbean pirate cat, a library cat, and many others.

Program Information:

Accelerated Reader LG 3.6 1.

Subject(s):

Cats -- Juvenile fiction.

Diaries -- Juvenile fiction.

Genre:

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Summary

An irresistible collection of short stories for cat lovers.

At the annual gathering of the MEOW society, cats of all kinds convene to share their stories and those of their ancestors. Chico, the smallest cat in the world, recounts stopping a crime. The Pirate Cat tells of the fateful day when he discovered a treasure while hunting for mice. And Georgio shares his delectable--and sometimes surprising--recipes.

Cat Diaries is a winning companion to Dog Diaries , also by Betsy Byars and her daughters Betsy Duffy and Laurie Myers. With gorgeous black-and-white illustrations by Erik Brooks, animal lovers and reluctant readers will be wooed by the charm, strength, and wit of these feline friends.

Author Notes

Betsy Cromer Byars was born in1928. She graduated from Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina. While she was in graduate school, she began writing articles for The Saturday Evening Post and Look.

Byars writes novels for young people. She is an expert at tapping in to the pain of adolescence, using bits of her own experience to flavor her characters. She is author of more than 60 books and has won numerous awards. Her book about a 14-year-old girl and her mentally retarded brother, The Summer of the Swans (1970), won the Newberry Award as the most distinguished contribution to children's literature that year. Other books include The 18th Emergency (1973), The TV Kid (1976), and After the Goat Man (1995).

Betsy Byars died on February 26,2020 at the age of 91. (Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (3)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 2-4-MEOW, or Memories Expressed in Our Writing, has gathered cats from all over the world for a night of storytelling. What follows are 11 tales from the diaries of various felines, some going back as far as 2000 B.C.E. (Miu, the Great Cat of Egypt, who must contend with Abu, the Royal Dog). The book has a few standout tales, such as Go-Go's story about a school visit during which he climbs the stage curtains and Whiskers's adventure with a parachute, but the majority are rather pedestrian. Still, the short chapters and whimsical illustrations that appear on almost every page will appeal to reluctant and beginning chapter-book readers. An additional purchase.-Beth Cuddy, Seward Elementary School, Auburn, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

A baker's dozen of short stories showcase a variety of fearless, frenzied, and friendly felines. Each tale offers a cat's-eye look at his or her life and times as well as that of the animal's ancestors. Humorous black-and-white sketches illustrate the adventures, which include discovering treasure, stopping a crime, unwillingly taking a parachute ride, and "assisting" with holiday decorating. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

Kirkus Review

On the third full moon of the year, the MEOW (Memories Expressed in Our Writing) Society meets so cats from all over the world can get together to share their diaries and those of their ancestors. Fuzzy tells of her first Christmas tree and the perfect shiny red bauble that causes her a lot of trouble. Chico, the world's smallest cat, tells his story of stopping a crime in Spanish (with subtitles). Go-Go, the star of a series of picture books, creates a scene at an author signing. Miu the Great Cat of ancient Egypt, learns there IS value in the slobbery Abu, the Royal Dog. And Library Cat learns about himself and his people's history at storytime. Byars and her daughters Myers and Duffey follow Dog Diaries (2007) with a collection of feline short stories sure to please cats and the people who love them. Brooks's black-and-white cagy, cute and cool kitties decorate nearly every page. A great choice for newly independent readers or sharing with groups and a terrific lead-in to Esther Averill's stories about Jenny Linsky. (Animal fantasy. 6-10)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.