Review of Mister Pushkin Turns Over A New Leaf
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Review of Mister Pushkin Turns Over A New Leaf
[Following is a volunteer review of "Mister Pushkin Turns Over A New Leaf" by AC Michael.]
Mister Pushkin is a pedigree Ukrainian Blue cat. He lives with his human friend Klem. Mister Pushkin and Klem are set in their own ways. They both are particular about what they like and don’t like. Sometimes they fight, other times they annoy each other for fun, but in the end, they always make up and stay good friends. Mister Pushkin’s antics are always hilarious, whimsical, and entertaining. In his book Mister Pushkin Turns Over A New Leaf, author AC Michael has complied some refreshing short stories about Mister Pushkin. This is the second collection of stories in the Tales of Mister Pushkin series and has 12 hilarious tales narrated with the mischief of a naughty cat.
Mister Pushkin audaciously scares away mallards he thinks are bullying him. He goes up against villains planning on abducting and then selling him. Mister Pushkin is unapologetic about being the reason Ms Potamus declares the cat show as cancelled. But he is also the cat that saves a family of hedgehogs from a fire. He also sets free a mouse he captures just because he feels sorry for it. There are several such quirky tales in this book.
I find cats a little bit less friendly, less loyal, and very feisty compared to dogs. Cats love to have their own way and can sometimes be a bit selfish. Despite these traits, they are also lovable, care for their masters, and are cheerful company. I loved how the author has personified all of these cat traits through Mister Pushkin.
The author describes this book as ideal for children aged 8 to 13 years. The content definitely suits this age group, but I felt the vocabulary was a bit advanced for young children. Terms and words like ‘feline Hiawatha’, ‘ailurophobes’, ‘octogenarian’, ‘piscatorial’, etc., could be a bit difficult for kids to understand, especially if the readers do not speak English as their native language.
I also thought the author’s descriptions of Mister Pushkin were repetitive. For example, Michael describes the cat’s eyes only as sulphurous, and his coat as luxuriant. Given the otherwise rich vocabulary the author has used, I felt he could have done a better job at describing the cat more colourfully. Some illustrations would have also made the book more entertaining.
Despite these concerns, I loved the stories of Mister Pushkin. There are no grammatical errors in the book. It is professionally edited. I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to readers who are cat lovers. Parents can read these stories to their kids if they are not old enough to read the book by themselves. I am sure any pet lover, even if they do not own cats, will enjoy the tales of Mister Pushkin.
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Mister Pushkin Turns Over A New Leaf
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Mister Pushkin is a pedigree Ukrainian Blue cat. He lives with his human friend Klem. Mister Pushkin and Klem are set in their own ways. They both are particular about what they like and don’t like. Sometimes they fight, other times they annoy each other for fun, but in the end, they always make up and stay good friends. Mister Pushkin’s antics are always hilarious, whimsical, and entertaining. In his book Mister Pushkin Turns Over A New Leaf, author AC Michael has complied some refreshing short stories about Mister Pushkin. This is the second collection of stories in the Tales of Mister Pushkin series and has 12 hilarious tales narrated with the mischief of a naughty cat.
Mister Pushkin audaciously scares away mallards he thinks are bullying him. He goes up against villains planning on abducting and then selling him. Mister Pushkin is unapologetic about being the reason Ms Potamus declares the cat show as cancelled. But he is also the cat that saves a family of hedgehogs from a fire. He also sets free a mouse he captures just because he feels sorry for it. There are several such quirky tales in this book.
I find cats a little bit less friendly, less loyal, and very feisty compared to dogs. Cats love to have their own way and can sometimes be a bit selfish. Despite these traits, they are also lovable, care for their masters, and are cheerful company. I loved how the author has personified all of these cat traits through Mister Pushkin.
The author describes this book as ideal for children aged 8 to 13 years. The content definitely suits this age group, but I felt the vocabulary was a bit advanced for young children. Terms and words like ‘feline Hiawatha’, ‘ailurophobes’, ‘octogenarian’, ‘piscatorial’, etc., could be a bit difficult for kids to understand, especially if the readers do not speak English as their native language.
I also thought the author’s descriptions of Mister Pushkin were repetitive. For example, Michael describes the cat’s eyes only as sulphurous, and his coat as luxuriant. Given the otherwise rich vocabulary the author has used, I felt he could have done a better job at describing the cat more colourfully. Some illustrations would have also made the book more entertaining.
Despite these concerns, I loved the stories of Mister Pushkin. There are no grammatical errors in the book. It is professionally edited. I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to readers who are cat lovers. Parents can read these stories to their kids if they are not old enough to read the book by themselves. I am sure any pet lover, even if they do not own cats, will enjoy the tales of Mister Pushkin.
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Mister Pushkin Turns Over A New Leaf
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