This author has many other titles which you may wish to read, including War Horse, which was popularised as a film. Older children and adults will also enjoy it. He enquired after Montezuma the next morning at breakfast, so obligingly I re-read the following chapters each morning! The end is a bit of a tear jerker and I was surprised at the power of this feline focused fiction.Īn excellent chapter book for young readers who would like to challenge their vocabulary and are looking for a quality literary experience. The mastery of Michael Morpurgo’s writing was unmistakable, when I read a chapter to my husband one morning, who was home from work sick. It is however written so beautifully that this rawness creates a sense of discovery andįascination, allowing the reader into the heart of each experience, revealing the fear and releasing emotions which arise when one encounters the unexpected…yes…kittens do get drowned in bags. There are no soft edges to shelter the reader from the harsh truths which speak of life, death, loss and danger. He never called Montezuma to come, but he expected him to be there with him as he always was.” ” Farming is a solitary way of life and Matthew welcomed the company of the cat as he followed him to all corners of the farm.
Monty himself becomes a grandfather Tom cat and their respectful relationship is always sweet. Time is marked not only by the seasons and Monty’s experiences, but by Matthew the farm boy, who grows to be a man with a young wife over the fourteen years the story spans.
Our friend encounters his incidental nemesis, the black cat, gets stranded in a winter storm and spends quality time with a wandering tramp, among other formative adventures. Even dad, a seasoned farmer, begrudgingly ends up admiring him and quietly shares a spot on the sofa. Montezuma is a chapter book which follows the adventurous nine lives of a farmyard cat.īeginning with his timely escape as a new born kitten from a hungry barn yard owl, an event which changes the course of his life and saves him from the fate of the other kittens, Monty’s escapades and close shaves make this book one that is hard to put down.Īptly named after a famous Aztec king who was a true survivor, this keen little cat develops into an independent and special character who wins the hearts and respect of his family. Illustrator: Chris Chapman (this edition only)Īnother enthralling tale from award winning author and Children’s Laureate, Michael Morgurgo.
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