Nine Lives of Romeo Crumb: Life One

My daughter read this book when she was nine and would like readers to know that she found its action, dialogue and characters to be captivating. She would recommend this book highly because it's great to see the world from a cat's perspective. For instance, catnip is called "The Nip" and it's viewed as extremely harmful from the cats' viewpoint, whereas humans think it's fun to watch cats' behavior after they've had some. Read this book and you will have a sudden urge to read Book Two!!

This is a wonderful book filled with detailed storytelling, visual images that stimulate the imagination, and witty dialogue. L. Rifkin takes us inside the world of cats as they live their lives, and soon one forgets they are cats because the situations are so humanlike. Both my 3rd grader and my 6th grader loved Romeo and his friends and villains, which prompted me to read the book as well. Children have become such sophistacted readers since the emergence of "Harry Potter", and I feel L. Rifkin never talks down to them and presents the dangers of animal life accurately and with fun. We can't wait for "Life Two."

Parents! Do you long for the days of the Harry Potter books when you could not get your children to stop reading? I even heard myself say to my 12 year old son: "Please stop reading for a while. Do something else. Anything. Play a video game. You can't spend every waking minute of the day reading!" The Nine Lives of Romeo Crumb is the answer to your prayers: A book the kids won't be able to put down. My 12 year old son loved the book, and is looking forward the publication of the second book in the series. This is from a boy who was a little reluctant to read the book since he was not too crazy about a book about cats. So take the plunge and buy the book. I am sure you, and your kids, will not be disappointed. Also, the writer is a school teacher.

My two children, ages 8 and 10, enjoyed reading the adventures that Romeo, Ms. Purrpurr, Queen Elizabeth, and all the other fascinating felines encountered. We took turns reading the book to each other and it was a wonderful bonding experience, similar to the bonding of Romeo and his new friends. We are anxious for Life Two to be released.

Every child should read about Romeo's feline adventures. It was a rare treat to see my grandchild's imagination take flight. Thank you Ms.Rifkin.