Reviews

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell

molang_madrigal's review against another edition

I really enjoyed the book about Ottoline at school, but for some reason I didn’t like this one as much. In this one Ottoline didn’t come across as a very likeable character in my opinion. She’s mostly rude and condescending to her supposed friend Mr Munroe even when he’s trying to help her and she seems like a bit of a pompous know-it-all. The school book was the first one I read and she’s sometimes rude to Mr Munroe and ignores him but I assumed that was because she’d made a new friend in that story - I didn’t think she treated him like that in every book almost like a running joke. The mystery of the Yellow Cat was a bit obvious and not particularly interesting too.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Abandonment, Kidnapping, and Toxic friendship

caffee's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Such a beautiful book, I love Ottoline and Mr Munroe you could spend hours just looking at the charming illustrations but equally the writing is perfect for reading aloud.

premium_huhn's review against another edition

5.0

Ich liebe dieses Buch! Die Zeichnungen sind von dem Illustrator, der auch die Klippenland-Chroniken illustriert hat und geben dem Buch so richtig Charme. Bild und Text gehen ineinander über und auf jeder Seite gibt es etwas zu Entdecken. Eine wahre Freude! Und Ottoline ist ja auch einfach mal eine coole Socke, die zu Recht ein Diplom als Verkleidungskünstlerin hat, zwei eigene Sammlungen pflegt und außerdem darauf achtet, dass die vielen Firmen, die ihre Eltern engagiert haben, damit Ottoline gut versorgt ist, ihren Job auch anständig machen. Ich hatte es aus der Bibliothek, aber ich denke, ich werds mir auch nochmal kaufen.

cheesecakes's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

shawsey81's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The illustrations make this book.

kristenremenar's review

4.0

This is a whimsical, highly illustrated novel. It's perfect for really visual kids, and really fun to read.

nonna's review

4.0

Humorous crossover graphic/fiction selection will be sure to please the 3-6 grade crowd. There is plenty going on here, with maps, pictures, signs and text.

sanjastajdohar's review

4.0

The story could use some more dynamics, but the illustrations are magnificent.

libby_gt's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this by Chris Riddell - the story is highly imaginative and the illustrations are detailed and funny. Also great for engaging with geography in its references to different cultures, climates and travel.

shatterlings's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0