Godina izdanja: Ostalo
ISBN: Ostalo
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

Anton and Cecil - Cats at Sea
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Algonquin Young Readers; Illustrated edition (October 8, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
by Lisa Martin (Author), Valerie Martin (Author), Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)
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Brother cats Anton and Cecil, along with their friend Gretchen, each encounter unexpected adventures when they leave their home on the eighteenth-century Lunenburg waterfront and board separate ocean-bound ships. ­Adventurous Cecil first boards a fishing boat and then, when Anton is catnapped to serve as a ratter aboard a schooner, stows away on a clipper to pursue his brother. Gretchen, too, is taken unwillingly and finds herself aboard a pirate ship. Eloquent and accessible, this well-paced story moves from cat-perspective to cat-perspective as the three eventually meet again and find their way home to safety. The strong, distinct personalities of cats, people, and a handful of other creatures make this a delightful tale, even for readers who aren’t cat lovers, and Murphy’s occasional black-and-white illustrations are a pleasant complement to the story. In addition to being an excellent choice for read-alouds, the Martins’ vivid descriptions of seafaring life—catcentric wisdom aside—may invite further exploration into maritime tales and history. Grades 3-7. --Francisca Goldsmith
Review
“Remarkable for its delicate use of language and for its watertight descriptions of seafaring . . . The story is engrossing and unpredictable with likeable heroes and charming accomplices . . . It’s a measure of the Martins’ success with this surprising debut that the cats’ triumph feels so credible and, to the formerly sparring brothers, profound.” ―The New York Times Book Review

“The plot is carefully woven, the vocabulary rich and distinctive, and the characters engaging.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“The story is well paced with descriptive language that firmly places readers in the midst of dangerous storms, sea battles, and islands full of strange animals . . . Children who like animal fantasies such as Avi’s Poppy will find much to enjoy here.” ―School Library Journal

“Adult author Valerie Martin (Property), writing with her niece Lisa, make their children’s book debut with a quaint mix of adventure and legend . . . The story is rich with seafaring vocabulary and nautical adventure.” ―Publishers Weekly