| "OTTOLINE AND THE YELLOW CAT"
Author: Chris Riddell
Illustrator: Chris Riddell
Interest Level: Middle Grades (4-8)
ATOS Reading Level: 4.3
AR Points: 1.0
Publisher Recommended Age: 8-12
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Book Description:
Meet Ottoline Brown and her best friend, Mr. Munroe. No puzzle is ever too tricky for the two of them to solve.
Book Reviews:
School Library Journal (Starred Review): "The equal ratio of text to illustrations makes this a good choice for reluctant readers, although there is some challenging vocabulary." Grades 3-5
ALA Booklist: "The pictures here simply add texture to the words they accompany—but what a delight they are. An entertaining alternative for chapter-book readers."
Book Awards:
- UK: Red House Children's Book Award 2008
- UK: Nestlé Children's Book Prize Gold Award
- UK: Kate Greenaway Medal (shortlisted)
- UK: Carnegie Medal (nominated 2008)
About the Author:
Chris Riddell, a political cartoonist, has illustrated and written a number of books for children, including A Little Bit of Winter, from his studio in the converted coach house at the bottom of his garden. He lives with his wife, Jo, and his three children, William, Katy, and Jack, in Brighton, England. |
