Review of High Clowder Cats

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Re: Review of High Clowder Cats

Post by Arif Chaudhary 1 »

This gave me a deep appreciation for the book even before reading it. I loved how you highlighted the themes of empathy, justice, and leadership within catkind — it shows how fiction can carry powerful real-world messages. Your writing style is clear and engaging, and the summary was spoiler-free yet informative. Definitely inspired to check out High Clowder Cats now. Great job on capturing the essence of the story!
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"High Clowder Cats" by Ruby Knight follows a lone cat, Bushytail, on his journey in search of a home. It tells of how he went from wandering about living a wild, carefree life, an outsider, to being a leader and having the future of catkind depending on him. Thanks for the review!
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High Clowder Cats by Ruby Knight is a touching coming-of-age tale told through the eyes of a young feral cat named Bushytail. After being forced to leave his family, he sets out alone but soon realizes that survival is about more than just independence—it’s about connection, purpose, and trust. Along the way, he meets wise and loyal companions who help him uncover his strengths and face his doubts. With rich descriptions, heartfelt moments, and powerful messages about identity and community, this story captures the emotional journey of growing up in a way that’s both deeply relatable and refreshingly original.
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Good review. It captured the essence of the book without giving away any spoilers. It also made clear to whom this book would fit.
Thanks for the review.
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I like the way the author has used the lives of cats to teach on leadership and relationships, such that youngsters, and adults as well, can pick the lessons while enjoying the story.
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"High Clowder Cats" by Ruby Knight is a book that shares the tales of catkind, the ancestry of High Clowder, and how one unique colored cat, came to be their leader. The leadership of this group conveyed the message that empathy, equity and justice would always stand out everywhere. The main cat in this story is Bushytail, a lone cat that wandered about living a wild carefree life. Bushytail lived for survival but he really wanted a family of his own. He wanted to belong and have purpose. This book depicts the overall growth of Bushytail and how far he came in the realization of his goals and the satisfaction of his needs. Bushytail knew his purpose was to save and restore the glory of the Clowder. He always stood for justice, did the right thing, and was a ruler filled with examples laudable of emulation. The Clowder Council was made up of many of Bushytail’s friends including Stealth, Barrel, Sleek and Stretch. It seems like every good story needs a villain and the author captured the theme of rebellion, envy and hatred through Brokenear, a cat that tortured and maimed other cats in order to diminish the reputation and pride of Bushytail. Brokenear was always at war with Bushytail and the High Clowder because of his jealousy and desire for leadership of the Clowder. The book was written for young adults and exemplifies friendship, support and companionship. I highly recommend this book.
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Post by Soma Ezenwanne »

"High Clowder Cats" by Ruby Knight sounds emotional, and I like how it shows Bushytail’s journey from being alone to finding meaning and a sense of purpose.
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You really brought out the heart of the story in your review, which is the emotional journey of Bushytail and how his search for belonging turned into something greater. I especially liked how you highlighted the themes of empathy, equity and justice, and how the characters like Bristle and Brokenear each played powerful roles in shaping the story's message. This is a purposeful tale with lessons, rich character-building and meaningful adventure.
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Post by Chinazo Anozie »

Bushytail's journey sounds like a riveting one! High Clowder Cats by Ruby Knight will be a perfect addition for young readers. High Clowder sounds like a thriving community!
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Post by Spoorthy S »

High Clowder, it seems like a fitting book for readers of the genre young adults and also animal fiction lovers. By the review, I can understand that the book is good. I'll try it too. Thanks for the review!
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