Review of High Clowder Cats

[Samantha Keeney]

[Following is a volunteer review of "High Clowder Cats" by Ruby Knight.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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What a lovely young adult novel! This story follows a young kit named Bushytail on his journey from feral city cat to his adventures finding his place in the wilderness. The author did an amazing job creating this realistic-feeling novel from the perspective of a cat. The way the human world was described was quite humorous using terms like, “concrete rivers” and “loud rumblers” being used to name a few. There were also many themes woven into the narrative. Themes following conserving the environment, personal growth, love and loss, and ‘The Golden Rule’.
The beginning of the story was mainly about Bushytail and his experiences as a young kit traveling outside the city to find his place. When he meets a small clowder of misfits, he is quickly taught a few lessons about what it means to be a clowder cat. He develops relationships with the cats in this small group, both positive and negative, before the small clowder splits up after a disgraceful run-in with humans. Bushytail ends up taking a long journey with older cat, Bristle, as winter approaches to find a new clowder. Bristle is a Gandalf-like character, guiding and teaching Bushytail the ways of the world and instilling important lessons in him. These lessons help Bushytail overcome the many conflicts he faces on his journey to find a clowder and start a family. Bushytail teaches us many things, such as responsibilities, leadership, and to be encouraging to others, especially during difficult times.
I will certainly be recommending this book! I rate this novel five out of five. This was a very well-thought-out novel following many important life themes that are useful to young adults and adults alike. There are multiple character arcs to follow, each teaching important life elements. Each cat had their own “voice,” making the dialogue a joy to read. The novel appeared to be professionally edited, as no spelling or grammatical errors were noted. Give this book a try, I’m looking forward to reading the sequel!

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High Clowder Cats
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