Mehitabel Is No Fool

A delightful and heartwarming tale that will leave readers of all ages in stitches. From the moment Mehitabel, the intelligent and manipulative indoor cat, embarks on her mischievous adventure, the story becomes an irresistible page-turner. The author masterfully captures the idiosyncrasies of cats, making this book a treat for any pet owner. The friendship between Mehitabel and Thomas, the orange marmalade cat from next door, is beautifully portrayed, and their scheme to protect a tiny guest while reclaiming control will have readers cheering them on. This book not only entertains but also teaches valuable lessons about friendship, compromise, and kindness.

Mehitabel is a clever, manipulative and elegant black cat, who has quite clear ideas about her place in the scheme of things - and everyone else's as well!

Mehitabel doesn't think too highly of humans, who require a lot of effort to train up to her standards of behaviour. Nevertheless, she has a soft spot for Henry, who is the youngster in the household where Mehitabel lives with her inadequately-trained human family.

She does reserve the worst of her disdain for dogs, so when Mehitabel decides that she wants a pet, she turns to her loyal admirer Thomas the tabby to fetch her a mouse, whom she names Rose.

The shenanigans that ensue after Henry's family find out that the cat has a pet are quite entertaining. The illustrations in the book are basic but nice, and it should be a good fit for cat-loving children! I especially love the fact that Mehitabel is most likely named after Don Marquis's immortal character, the cat from Archy and Mehitabel, who claimed to be the reincarnation of Cleopatra. A nice nod to the classics 💜

Prepare to be whisked away into a world of feline mischief and adventure with Mehitabel Is No Fool. From the very first sentence, this book hooks you and refuses to let go. With its irresistible charm and witty storytelling, it's a book that demands to be devoured in one sitting. Mehitabel, the elegant and cunning indoor cat, will capture your heart as she masterminds a plan with her devoted friend Thomas to catch a mouse. But what follows is a riotous chain of events that will leave you in stitches. This story is a purr-fect blend of humor, excitement, and heart, reminding us that true friendship can bloom in the most unexpected places.

My grandson read this to me. We both laughed and really enjoyed it. Since we have 5 cats of our own, we saw quirks of them in Mehitabel! And yes 2 unlikely characters can become friends! Purrect for young and old alike! Thanks # Netgalley and #GeorgiaZola for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.