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Catcall (Paperback)

by Linda Newbery (Author)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Orion Childrens (19 Oct 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1842551256
  • ISBN-13: 978-1842551257
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13.4 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 886,868 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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David Shapira, TEEN TITLES

'A highly enjoyable book written wtih a lot of humour, very strong characters adn times we can imagine ourselves in. This is a brilliant book full of wonderful ideas, funny descriptions which really giv eyou the scene... I would recommend it to anyone.'


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'An interesting and touching story of two young boys dealing with the arrival of their new baby sister and their parent's marriage break up in their own strange and unique way... A must read book for parents and children alike.' (Nina Smith, Cotswold Bookstore BERTRAM'S BUYER'S GUIDE )

'a very strong psychological drama... Josh and Jamie are battling demons that most children will recognise as demons of their own and the book's great pace and tension building with keep them reading.' (Jill Murphy THEBOOKBAG.CO.UK )

'I thoroughly enjoyed this book.... well-crafted... The characters are believable, the problem is well depicted; the tension it creates is tangible, and the solution comes as a great relief.' (Mark Betteney WRITE AWAY )

'Atmospheric and empathetic, this is an intense novel about two brothers.' (CAROUSEL )

'this beautifully told story is haunting and memorable.' (Nicholas Tucker THE INDEPENDENT )

'expertly contrasts knowledge and understanding against fears and doubt. Stepping beyond mere sibling rivalry, childhood neurosis is depicted here with an astute accuracy, but also with compassion and perception... The tectonics of familial relationships and alliance are related with extraordinary power and prowess.' (Jake Hope ACHUKA )

'presents a moving and insightful portrayal of a common family situation, given extra dramatic tension by Jamie's lion persona and by the links between animal and human behaviour as observed by Josh, a thoughtful, sympathetic narrator who grows in empathy and self-knowledge in a very satisfying way throughout the book.' (Sue Roe THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN )

'A highly enjoyable book written wtih a lot of humour, very strong characters adn times we can imagine ourselves in. This is a brilliant book full of wonderful ideas, funny descriptions which really giv eyou the scene... I would recommend it to anyone.' (David Shapira TEEN TITLES )

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5.0 out of 5 stars Catcall, 17 Feb 2008
By Mr. Mg Tobin "mat" (Oxon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Catcall (Paperback)
Newbury's writing style is accessible and yet deep and `empathetic'. Within moments, I was in the book and the lives of Jamie and Josh.
The novel is written in first person, which I always admire when an author handles this well. We see the story take place through the eyes of Josh, the elder brother. Josh and Jamie live with their mother and step-father as well as their `new' baby step-sister, Jennie. Their father lives further in London with his girlfriend, Kim and her teenage son Kevin. The story is a very interesting insight into personal territory and one boy's fight to try and keep his identity while the world around him changes for the worse.
Josh's younger brother, Jamie, after a visit to a zoo, seems to become possessed by the spirit of a lion that they see caged up. As the book progresses, Jamie becomes more and more lost and the spirit of `Leo' increases. Josh and his family look on in horror as they see Jamie's persona disappear behind an angry cat-mask. It is only the person who is closest to him, his big brother Josh, who can pull him back from the darkness of acceptance.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I liked the whole idea of the story of `one boy's refusal to accept change in his family'. Newbury seems to effortlessly create thoughtful and well-painted characters whose dialogue and actions are easy to imagine and a joy to soak up. The book is interspersed with cut-outs from Josh's Catbook where we learn fascinating facts about cats throughout history and science. The themes of the story are ones that children, for whom the book is aimed at, can either relate to or at least empathise with
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