Cats Books

This is one of my most favourite books from my childhood. The story of Jules the cat is compelling and magical, and the illustrations are breath taking. At the age of 10, only 4 years after the book was published i discovered this book at my local library and after 12 years of wishing for a copy i found one.
I would not hesitate for one minute on recommending this book to anyone. It has the ability to capture the hearts of anyone of any age, once read it can't be put put down.

A couple of years ago this book was being sold for over a [...] dollars. I really thought it was worth it, but held off and am so glad that it's available through resellers at such a reasonable price! This is a classically good book, but perhaps wait to read it to your child until 2nd or 3rd grade. Especially since the story is a little scary as I unwittingly found out the hard way reading a couple pages to my soon to be four year old son. It's truly a great book- take it from someone who spent most of her life looking to buy it.

Catwitch is the best book ever written. It may look like a children's book with its pictures of talking cats and horses and faeries, but it is a book that can enjoyed by adults and children alike. I started reading this as a library copy when I was very young, probably five or six, but I'm twenty one now, and it was out of print by the time I found it. Luckily, a few weeks agao, I managed to buy a used copy here on Amazon. The book was absolutely everything I remembered, and now, being older, I can appreciate it on a different level.

The book follows the adventures of Jules, a small kitten in search of life, who becomes apprenticed to a witch, Eva Eden. Eva is a former actress, who needs to perform the great spell in order to restore herself to her former glory. The problem is that she needs alicorn and can't remember what it is. Jules finds out, but it's too late, the alicorn has been stolen by a rival warlock, and Eva's landlord, Alexander Wylie. The ending of the book is beautiful and hopeful, the illustrations are gorgeous and the story is just wonderful. I really don't have the words to say enough good things about this book!

...I've had it as long as I can remember, and have always loved it.
The art is gorgeous, and the story is fun.
It's nice to see a story with a witch in it who isn't that sterriotypical evil old hag. Plus, the small details about witches, mostly true!
I cannot highly recomend this book enough! It will defanetly entice the imagination.

I have loved this book since I was a child and I still love to read it. Woodruff's Art is Great, you could spend hours just staring at the illustrations. I especially recommend this book to Pagan parents who want to read their child a story that doesn't paint witches as the malevolent brides of satan that many tend to hold. This woudl be a great way to warm your child up to the realm of fairy and magic in general.

This is by far the best series for first graders. All five books are truly funny, sophisticated, and enjoyable for any age, yet the simple words are perfect for advanced early readers not yet ready for chapters. There is nothing else like it at this reading level. They should be in every first grade classroom. PLEASE PRINT MORE!

This is one childrens' book I am going to keep forever! It is sweet, thoughtful and teaches children about the multiple meanings expressions can have. I wish the publisher would put this one on the perpetual list. It should be right up there with childrens' classics.

I purchased this book for my almost 5 year old daughter. She can't get enough of Dragon. Dav Pilkey is my hero..he has created such a lovable and endearing character. And the illustrations are adorable. I highly recommend this book and any others in this series.

We have been reading this book to our daughter since she was about 9 months old. She loves pointing to the pictures and as she's gotten older (she is almost 2 now) she has enjoyed "counting" the cats, imitating the emotions and gestures of Dragon and the mailmouse, and saying the words as she learns them... it's a great game, and she really seems to laugh at all the right places. Even though this is a chapter book for early readers, I think any child will enjoy the pictures and story, especially if she or he has pets around. I'm going to be getting more of the series with all of her gift certificates from Christmas!

My 3 & 5 years old children loved dragon after reading this book ...we've been reading it again & again & they never said enough ...the adorable ,cute drawings really attract the kids & make them in love with that dragon ...the story is about a dragon who is sitting infront of the fireplace in a snowy weather ..he hears a "meow" sound outside ..he opens the door to find a cold fat cat.....fun events will follow when the dragon wants to take care of his new pet ...then like going to the beginning the cat is lost ...he looks for her ..he hears "meow" again & here comes the fun part ...the cat had babies ....wow ! you can't imagine how happy & excited the kids will be .....wonderful story ..Great from Pilkey ..

Feline AIDS: A Pet Owners Guide
This is an informative book...gives owners of cats with Feline Aids hope and encouragement, through Thomas Hapka's own experience with Jac, that our beloved pets that have Feline Aids,with proper care, can enjoy a good quality of life for many years

This is an excellent book! Tom is straightforward in regards to what an FIV+ cat is facing and tells the owner exactly what to do. He provides all sources and guidance for the use of his recommendations. Tom's plan works!

We have used Tom's plan and had amazing results with our cat. The attending veterinarian told us she would not make it; however, today she is perfectly healthy and living a normal life.

The nutrition chapters are applicable to ALL cat owners. We are using the raw foods and the high quality canned food daily. Along with the supplements. EVERY cat will achieve a much healthier state following Tom's advice. I feel guilty about the way I used to feed our cat.

Managing veterinarian care is another good section. Our vet was well meaning but he was taking a treatment approach that was having negative effects. Tom does not adocate forgoing vet care - he tells you what bad treatment is and what good treatment should entail.

This is the first review I have ever written and I am doing this one because my cat is with me today following this advice. We did hours of research looking for help and much of what is available is dated or only a partial approach. Tom has pulled everything together for a cat owner's benefit.

When I heard the words, "feral B "Mongo" positive" being shouted from one room to another while waiting in the vet's office, I felt my heart drop into my stomach. I listened to the doctor's words but did not hear him. First thing I did when I got home was to try to find out as much information about FIV as possible as quickly as possible. Immediately I ordered this book "Feline Aids: A Pet Owners Guide" and I cannot say enough good things about the book or Mr. Hapka. He actually took the time to speak personally with me, and offered nothing but encouragement and hope during a time when I was getting nothing but negative feedback about Mongo. The results I have had are amazing and I will be forever grateful for the wealth of information and support I received from the book and Mr. Hapka. On a scale of 1 - 10 I give it a 100!

This book is so important for those people who have cats with FIV. Kuro who has had FIV since adoption in 1999 was gravely ill this spring (2006) and we thought we were going to lose him. In my desperate attempt to seek other options after exhausting all medical treatments, this book gave me information and contacts I would not have otherwise had. I learned that being proactive with nutrition, vitamins and supplements are key in keeping a FIV+ cat in good health and that homeopathic medicine can help when traditional medicine fails. Tom has been of tremendous help to our Kuro.

At a time when our veterenarian didn't have any answers we began seeking information ourselves and found Tom's book...what a blessing!
Our Grey Kitty had become very ill and refused to eat..Tom provided tons of valuble insight and information regarding every aspect of Feline Aids and alternative treatments. This book, along with Toms support and encouragement are priceless!
Tom's love & dedication to cats is amazing and so very appreciated!!! We thank you and our Grey Kitty thanks you-he looks better than ever!
Thank you Tom!!!

This book is about an eleven year old boy named Foster. The story taken place in 1941 during World War Two. In the story Foster learns the importance's of friendship and the pain of loss. Foster's older brother, Mel, gets shipped off to fight in the war right after he enrolls to get away from their abusive father. Times were hard for everyone then, especially for those who had family members over seas. Foster creates a club to help the men fighting in the war, the YWE. Life went on and Foster made some new friends and nearly lost some old ones. But then one day, a letter arrives that changes the families life forever.

I would recommend this book for people who like old time historical books. i though this book as a real good source of information on America's past.

Foster's War

Foster's War is a great book that shows how the Americans acted and lived during WWII. It is a fairly long book, but it isn't really long. This book can be a little confusing a times because some of the chapters don't relate at all to the one before or after it. But if you love WWII and are interested in it, I strongly recommend Foster's War by Carolyn Reeder.
The main character in this book is Foster, an eleven-year old boy living through WWII. Foster also faces some problems during the war, like his Japanese friend being taken to a camp and his father getting a little caught up in the war. Along with that his brother signs up to fight in a plane before the war and is called to fight after Pearl Harbor is bombed on December 7, 1942. His father becomes the air - raid warden for his neighborhood and is encouraging Foster's family to get involved in the war and discourage the Japanese. He even gets mad when Foster has his brother be the Japanese in a game of war. But during the war horrible things happen to his family; and to find out these things read Foster's War by Carolyn Reeder.
Foster is a normal kid who does normal things. Before the war started he would read comics, play a little chess and play with his best friend Jimmy. He didn't have any friends besides Jimmy, but that was okay with him. He was thought of as a weird kid and everyone made fun of him. But after a little joke he plays on a classmate that they took seriously, he became very popular and everyone wanted to be part of what he started.
My favorite part of Foster's War is when Foster makes his little brother be the Japanese in the game of war. It is my favorite part because his father gets very made at Foster when he finds out. He thinks it is a disgrace that Foster's little brother had to be the enemy Japanese. This part of the book shows just how much the average American disliked the Japanese during WWII.
Foster's War has many strengths and a couple of weaknesses. One of its strengths is it's well written and Foster is just like a normal kid, and all the trouble he gets into during the book could happen to anyone. Another strength is there is a variety of characters and they are all very different, so it is hard to confuse them once you've read about them. Foster's War also gives a different view of the war; a lot of books shows what happens the soldiers and how they fight. But this book shows what happens to the regular people and how they act and support their troops. Its weaknesses are that chapters can be completely unrelated and it can be confusing. Foster's War can also be very predictable and it's pretty obvious what happens.
Overall I think Foster's War is a great book that tells you a lot about what happened in America during the war. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about WWII that's not just about fighting, people getting captured and cities getting destroyed.

Foster Simmons has an evil father. His brother leaves for world war II and Foster wants to help the soldiers, too. How is Foster going to help the U.S? I read this book from when I got back from school to when I went to bed. It was funny,addicting, and was suspenseful(very suspenseful).

In this book the only war isn't just World War II it is also in Foster's home. His father beats him and constantly puts him down. In order to get away from his father Foster's older brother Mel signs up for the army causing him to leave school. The three youngest children have developed skills they can use together to get away from their abusive father's ways. When the family messes up the slightest bit he overreacts and begins his attack. After the family learns of Pearl Harbor they begin to worry about air raids and the safety of Mel. Foster's best friend Jimmy is moved to an internment camp because he is a Japanese - American or a Jap in the words of the adults. The book goes on talking about the war. This a great book for middle schoolers. I really liked it. 5 stars!!!!!!

Foster's War

Do you like World War II? Well if you do then you will enjoy Foster's War by Carolyn Reeder. Carolyn's first book was called Shades of Gray. It won the Scott O'Dell Award. She also wrote two other books called Grandpa's Mountain and Moonshiner's Son. I would give Foster's War a 5 out of 5.

Foster's War takes place in San Diego, California during World War II in 1941. In the beginning the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. Foster's older brother, Mel, got sent to war. Foster later started getting into conflicts with his dad. Foster's best friend, Jimmy, who is Japanese, has to move away into a Japanese neighborhood. Later in the story the family gets news that Mel is missing in action. About a week later the family receives a telegram saying that Mel was killed in action on June 4. Finally, Foster and the rest of his family started to get along together. To end the story Foster's dad buy Foster and his brother Rick a fancy train set. There were several conflicts in the story. The main conflict was when Mel went to war the whole family was worried about him. The dad was mad about Mel going to war, because Mel didn't get his father's permission and he forged his father's permission. The other conflicts that weren't as important was when Foster's best friend Jimmy had to move away to a Japanese neighborhood and when the whole family didn't get along so well.

Here are a few main characters in the story. The main character is Foster. Foster is 11 years old. He loves his older brother Mel a lot. His best friend is a Japanese boy named Jimmy. He is an average kid like everybody else that's goes to his school. He is the founder of the Youth War Effort.
Another main character is Mr. Simmons. He is Foster's dad. He is always mean and angry. He works long hours at the aircraft factory. Everyday when he comes home he complains. He also gets angry with the family a lot. One last thing that he does is go around the neighborhood to make sure everybody's light are off when the have an air raid. The last main character that I'll mention is Mrs. Simmons. She is always nice to everybody. She tries really hard to keep the family together no matter what happens. She also helps around a lot.

The author shows the theme well. The theme of the story is, sometimes bad things have to happen in order to bring a family together. She shows this by having Mel go to war first. Then she shows the family getting into fights. When they got the news Mel was missing they got a little better. Then when they got the telegram about Mel was killed the family almost came together. Finally when the dad bought them the train set you can tell that they came together.

Foster's War was a great book. I would give it a 5 out of 5. You would enjoy this a lot if you like World War II. If you don't like World War II you will still enjoy it. For a grade level that I would say that like it is probably 6th to 8th grade. Ages 10 to 14. I think this book will be a classic and kids will continue to read it for a long time. The strengths of the book were the way the story was wrote it. The weakness of the book was the very little detail or not much action of World War II. She focused more on conflicts that happed at home. This book was almost like the book The Outsiders. In The Outsider, by S.E. Hinton, were two groups that hated each other by their looks and how they lived. One of the groups came from the Westside that were rich and had a lot of fancy things. The other group where from the Eastside that were poor and were nothing were like the rich group. Also in The Outsiders a bunch of people had to die to bring a family together. In conclusion, Foster's War is a must buy book.

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This is just a collection of Garfield comics you can get off the Garfield website. There isn't even any of the new stuff with Luz and John ending up together.

A great book if you like Garfield. I like the cat and the dog too. I didn't like how the man put the collar on the dog, it was cruel of him.

I have been a long time Garfield fan. While sometimes the strip seems to fall a little short, by and large it stays consistently funny. What I especially have liked about Garfield in recent years is that Jim Davis seems to have really cultivated his taste for the bizarre, so recent Garfield strips have often had a Far Sidian quality to them. This can especially be seen in the recent books, including this one.

I think this is a good book if you like garfield. I like when the dog and garfield dance. I didn't like when the men put the shock collar on the dog,that was mean of them.

While i don't have this book it still souds delightful!!!! After many years Garfield still puts a smile on your face! In this book it celebrates that as Garfield get older he still probaly the same and with his good and funny attitude. so enjoy as many others will enjoy i too!

This title was selected to help the children in our 1st and [...] elementary school acknowledge Animal Cruelty Awareness Month. It was a success! The children easily connected and could sypathize with James the cat. It is a wonderful addition to our library.

My friend Ann told me about this little book, and I decided that I too, should read it.

This is a poignant story of a lost and lonely cat. He's very attractive with black fur, a white chest, and white paws. The little feline wonders through a neighborhood hungry and weak, seeking a safe place. He meets some children and their mother who appear to admire him, but because he's wearing a collar they assume he belongs to someone in the area. The truth is, he's been lost for a long time and he has no home. The collar, once placed on him with care, is now outgrown and is causing him a great deal of pain. He does not remember how to get home. Months pass and the cat is slowly starving to death because he's too weak to hunt. One day, the exhausted cat is confronted by a large and aggressive dog. What happens to the cat and how he gets his name is a story every child will love.

This beautifully told narrative is well accompanied by memorable and touching illustrations. The fact that this is a true story makes it very powerful and reminds us that a stray animal may need help.

This is a great story to show things are not always as they seem. The people thought that James had a home, because he had a collar on. It wasn't until he was attacked by a dog that they took a better look at the problem. They took the tight collar off and went to the vet to get help for him. They try to find his owner, but no steps forward. It's cute how he got his name. It is a happy story, he fits in well with their other two cats and has a great home for the rest of his life.

This book won the coveted national ASPCA Henry Bergh Award for humanitarian children's literature. Deservedly so!

It is a poignant story that teaches kindness to animals without preaching. The detailed, realistic illustrations are beautiful. I think this book should have won a Caldecott Award as well!

Our family recently had the opportunity to attend a program at our local library. The author, Libby Meggs read this book, Go Home! and presented a slide show of the real James the cat. We learned of the process she followed translating her photographs into the beautiful, detailed illustrations contained in the book. The reading itself provided a most touching tale of love and caring for young children. Highly recommended!

I discovered this book at our local library and fell in love with the charming story. I instantly ordered it from Amazon, but the one I received has been re-written to be quicker and thus not as charming and sweet! This version has the kitty running from animal to animal in a panic looking for her purr, whereas the one at the library described how she went on her search through the day, and at days end she was getting quite tired by the time she talked to owl and the ending read much sweeter than this one. I don't know what year that edition was (it was hardbound - maybe that's the difference) or if it had a different publisher, but I was disappointed with this version and will continue my search for the one I fell in love with.

P.S. After posting this, I did find out that the book I bought from Amazon was published by Tiger Press and the book at the library is published by Dutton Children's Books. I do see that Amazon lists the publisher as Dutton - so no guarantee there.

I love this book for two reasons:

It is a good illustration for children about happiness and how the cat was looking for happiness in all the wrong places.

It is an excellent introduction to farm animals and their sounds. Most children can probably relate to the purring of a cat, but might not have yet had exposure to farm animals. This book does a good job of bridging the sound of purring of an every day cat to that of farm animals.

The illustrations in this book are beautiful and quite effectively support the prose.

This is a different twist on learning animal sounds. My boys love it (3 & 5) and ask for it repeatedly. It shows animals on a farm in their habitats. The kitten is very sweet, and I have made it into a flannel board story for my kids as well.

I really enjoyed this book because the little kitten thinks that she has lost her purr but she has really not. In the book she also goes to all of the farm animals and asks them if they have it and at the end she finds out she has it all along and her mother shows her. I hope when you read it you will enjoy it just as much as i did.

The bright, large and, I might add, accurate, illustrations in this book are great, eye catching and very, very well executed! The story line is simple, a kitten who is searching for her purr. Her encounter with the barnyard animals keeps the story moving. The text is well matched with the illustrations. This is a cute warm story and is an excellent one to read with your young child. Recommend this one highly.

this is the best book i ever read, even though it has the part about the icky racoon!

I absolutely LOVE any Wild at Heart Books, and I can never put them down. I would strongly suggest that you buy this book for you, friend, or a family member. Anyone could find something that they enjoy in these books!!!

There are already some very thorough reviews on this book, but I just had to share how much my 7 year old daughter and I loved this book. Our cat was a rescued feral kitten, so this is an issue close to our hearts. This book does a great job of talking in language my 7 year old could understand, yet I never felt like the issues were "dumbed" down for kids. I look forward to reading more of Anderson's books.

Eleven-year-old star student, Sunita Patel, has longed to share her home with a cat for as long as she can remember. She wants nothing more than to wake up to a furry friend every morning, and bask in the sound of a feline purring. But, alas, her mother, Dr. Patel, refuses to make Sunita's dreams come true. An orthopedist, Dr. Patel is frightened of cats, and doesn't want to share a home with one. Luckily, Sunita receives her fill of feline love by volunteering at Dr. Mac's Place - a veterinary clinic that treats animals of all shapes and sizes. At Dr. Mac's Place, Sunita works alongside four other animal-obsessed friends - Brenna, Maggie, David, and Zoe. While each and every day at Dr. Mac's Place is full of laughter and tears, Sunita finds herself more attached to the case at hand, than any other previous cases she has seen in the past. When Dr. Mac's cat, Socrates, disappears after a cat fight, the vet volunteers begin a search to locate the beloved orange boy, only to stumble upon a place called Cat Land. Cat Land is located in a wooded area of a local neighborhood, where cats of all walks of life have taken up residence in an abandoned boxcar. Noted as a feral cat colony, Sunita is convinced that, with a little love and attention, these cats can live healthy, happy lives in homes with humans. But Cat Land is in danger. Local residents have become fed up with the overpopulation of wild cats, and are frightened of the oft-times aloof creatures. So, taking matters into their own hands, they contact Animal Control, and plan on having each and every one of the animals captured and destroyed. Sunita is devastated to learn this news, and is determined to find justice for these felines. Putting her head together with Dr. Mac, the two come up with a plan to use a widely-effective program called TVSR - Treat, Vaccinate, Spay, and Release. Sunita is thrilled to have the chance to help these homeless animals. But before the program is even well underway, tragedy strikes when Sunita attempts to tame one of the wild cats, and ends up in the hospital. With Sunita sick, she believes that the cats are destined for tragedy, unless she can convince her parents, as well as her neighbors, to have a little compassion, and save these cats before it's too late.

As an animal lover, I have found myself absolutely falling in love with Laure Halse Anderson's VET VOLUNTEERS series. And, after reading FIGHT FOR LIFE, I decided that Sunita was certainly my favorite character out of each of the five volunteers. So I was thrilled to learn that HOMELESS was predominately about her. Anderson has painted a more in-depth picture of Sunita within HOMELESS. While, in FIGHT FOR LIFE, we learned a bit about her character; in this installment, readers have the opportunity to get inside her head, so to speak. We have the chance to see what an intelligent, smart individual she is; and get a close up view of her compassion and determination. The fact that Anderson gives us the opportunity to learn more about Sunita's family life, and learn why she is so crazy about cats only adds to the story. As with FIGHT FOR LIFE, Anderson has targeted a very important issue surrounding animals today: pet overpopulation. However, she also provides readers with facts about feral cats, and gives us the chance to learn more about programs that are being used throughout the country to help feral cats survive and thrive in the wild, without producing more offspring. Anderson continues to shed light on serious issues regarding animals that many authors are too intimidated to touch. And, by providing this information within such an interesting, fun series of books, she gives readers the chance to want to make a difference in the world for animals today, and gives us the information we need to be pro-active in society. The article she provides at the end of the story - told in Dr. J.J. Mackenzie's voice - is interesting, and sheds some light on what cats mean when they purr, knead, and so much more. This article is a fun addition to the tale, and provides an interesting conclusion to the story. A sequel that leaves you purring.

Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer

I think this was one out of the series that was one of the most exciting books. It's about Maggie's friend, Sunita Patel. Sunita loves cats. She works as a vet volunteer at Dr. Mac's clinic. One day Sunita and her friends are walking home from school and they come across an open field with a ton of cats walking around. One of the cats are feral and hurt. They take him to Dr. Mac. The only trouble is, the two kids that were feeding the cats before Sunita got here is that their mother is raving mad about the kids being around feral cats. Sunita must persuade the kids mom that not all cats are bad. Will Sunita change her mind after she is bitten by one? Find out in Homeless.

Wish there were more books like this one! A hug for the whole world, even the parts that look scary or weird, what a concept!

My 3-year-old niece is learning to read and her mom reads to her a lot. I saw this cute book with a little kitten and decided to get it for her. She enjoys both the story and pictures. I'd recommend it for toddlers.

This book is adorable. I love the poetic meter and the illustrations, while spare, are great, too. I love the cool blue sky he paints when Jules finds himeself at the North Pole and the picture of the lion hiding in the tall grasses. I think it would make a great Valentine's Day gift for a child or an adult. The themes of loving nature and those close to us can be appreciated by folks of all ages.

I just love Mutts. It clicks with me on many levels and I am sure it resonates with many people. I bought two copies of this book to give away for Christmas and actually will only part with one.... to a really good friend. I want to thank Patrick McDonnell for his artwork and inspiration. He is wonderful.
Everyone should own at least ONE Mutts volume, and this is a good place to start.

I don't like cats, and I don't write reviews. But I love this book so much, I've come out of my shell. I had searched far and wide for a special "very first" book to give to my baby - one that I could inscribe "with love from Mommy" inside. It's hard to find a childrens' book with a warmhearted message that is not written with corniness and excessive cheese. I didn't hold much hope that this one would be any different, but OH MAN! By the time I got to the end, my eyes were a little misty! Not corny, not cheesy, the message is simple yet very touching. My older daughter was standing next to me in the bookstore with her finger in her nose, nagging me to take her to the Outer Space books, and I crouched down next to her and gave her a big hug!

Nine for California, by Sonia Levitin, is a book about the West. The characters are Mama, Amanda, and Pa. The setting is in St. Joseph, Missouri. Mama got a letter from Pa saying, "Come to California, My dears. I am lonely without you. What good is gold. Without my family?" Mama decides that she will come to California. It only takes twenty-one days. The sack has everything they have to meet their needs. When they left, every one waved goodbye. Nine also came too. They are Mr. Hooper, Cowboy Charlie, Plump Miss Camilla, Baby Betsy, Billy, Joe Ted, Mama and Amanda.

Lots of things happen on their trip. Three Pawnee Indians are really hungry. But they have no food to feed the Pawnee Indians. But Amanda has an idea. She got corn pone for the Indians and they smiled. Another thing is the storm. Another thing is Bison and Outlaws. Thousands of Bison came and Amanda smelled the bison's scent. Amanda tossed the pepper and the bison sneezed. The Outlaws said next, "Give us your gold, your jewels and your silver." However, Cowboy Charlie tied the two Outlaws to a tree. Amanda and the passengers arrived at California. The driver shouted, Californ-y! Then the passengers excluding Baby Betsy shouted it again. They headed for their new home.

This book is about helping each other in the Wild West. The proof is, "Cowboy Charlie tied the outlaws to a tree." Another one is, "Everyone heaved and pushed until the coach is unstuck." The last one is, "Mama pointed to the sack to get corn pone to feed the Indians. They shared and got enough for everyone." They are helping because in proof 1, they don't want them to steal their things. In proof 2, they don't want the coach to be destroyed. In proof 3, the Pawnee Indians are VERY hungry. This book reminds me of doing chores and to help ALL the time. The corn pone feeding is proof 1, they tie the outlaws and in proof 3, there was a storm.

By Anthony

Hi, everybody! Do you know why you should read this book? Because it is a whole lot of fun to read and exciting things happen. Mama packs her bags and takes her kids with her to California to meet Papa. The first thing that happens is the baby got sick. Then the buffalo come. Mama says, "Amanda, get the pepper out of my sack and give some to everyone but Baby Betsy!" Then some men come and tried to rob them, but Amanda played her brother's whistle and they went away. I give this story 5 stars!

You should read this book! It's really, really funny especially the Mama. If I had to eat prunes for dessert, I would throw up! But, anyways you should read this book. My favorite problem was the buffalo stampede.

This book was so fun to read. It has action in it. The words were so funny. I liked when baby Betsy threw up! Amanda is a very brave girl - you'll have to read it to find out why. Mama had a big bag for the things they need. They were going to California from Missouri. When they got there, Daddy asked Mama what happened. You'll have to read it to find out.

Stagecoaches were used most from about 1850 to 1890. This simple and amusing story with fun illustrations about a family's stagecoach ride is probably best geared for young elementary. This book would only take minutes to read to any age group, but could introduce more sophisticated math and social studies discussion about population.