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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
tmeysenburg's review
5.0
Delightful. Odin loved it. Funny, quirky, and sweet at moments. Beautifully illustrated.
kynan's review
3.0
Plot enough to engage a seven-year-old, pictures enough to engage a 5-year-old, huzzah!
The story is pretty simple, young Ottoline (who reminded me of Eloise from [b:Eloise Takes a Bawth|250633|Eloise Takes a Bawth|Kay Thompson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1356705302l/250633._SX50_.jpg|436696]) lives in her apartment in New York while her parents are out globe-trotting and collecting collectibles. A series of daring cat-burglaries take place in the city and it's up to Ottoline and her stalwart sidekick Mr Munroe to find the clues and bring the ne'er-do-well to justice!
The plot is OK, but the illustrations are what really makes this story shine. There are plenty of ornate and intricate drawings full of arrows and notes and creatures and all of the characters are fantastically brought to life!
The story is pretty simple, young Ottoline (who reminded me of Eloise from [b:Eloise Takes a Bawth|250633|Eloise Takes a Bawth|Kay Thompson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1356705302l/250633._SX50_.jpg|436696]) lives in her apartment in New York while her parents are out globe-trotting and collecting collectibles. A series of daring cat-burglaries take place in the city and it's up to Ottoline and her stalwart sidekick Mr Munroe to find the clues and bring the ne'er-do-well to justice!
The plot is OK, but the illustrations are what really makes this story shine. There are plenty of ornate and intricate drawings full of arrows and notes and creatures and all of the characters are fantastically brought to life!
xxfelixxreads's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bookishlifeofbrie's review
4.0
Read this out loud to my 7 year old. He really enjoyed it. The pages are full of beautiful illustrations and clever little caption boxes. Definitely a fun experience to read together and didn't take us long to finish the first book.
librariandest's review
4.0
I think this would be a great book to share with 5 to 7 year olds. The illustrations are fun and clever (did you notice how Ottoline is always wearing two different shoes?) and the story is engaging (a series of burglaries are curiously connected with a group of missing lapdogs). I can definitely see the comparisons to [b:Eloise|782854|Eloise (Eloise Series)|Kay Thompson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178302634s/782854.jpg|768864].
I enjoyed how interactive the text was, as if the author anticipated the questions that might come up when reading and tried to point the reader to the answer. There were also some great jokes, like the bear who lives in the laundry room and steals single socks.
Highly recommended. First book in a series.
I enjoyed how interactive the text was, as if the author anticipated the questions that might come up when reading and tried to point the reader to the answer. There were also some great jokes, like the bear who lives in the laundry room and steals single socks.
Highly recommended. First book in a series.
delphenoide's review against another edition
5.0
I've had this book for 13 years and its still as wonderful as when I first got it. Flipping through the pages now is a very nostalgic experience that fills me with joy. My love for illustrations that my mom has fed since I was a child with a collection of whimsical books has resulted in me becoming an illustrator myself. This book is filled with absolutely gorgeously delicate black and white drawings with the most amazing creative proportions and perspectives.
Perfect for any illustration lover, coming from one that's loved this book for over a decade!
Perfect for any illustration lover, coming from one that's loved this book for over a decade!
hiking_pages's review
4.0
Completely charming and original book from Chris Riddell. I started reading this with my daughter and she loved every page of it. Miss Ottoline Brown lives a rather cute and slightly absurd little life with her sidekick Mr Munroe, whilst her parents travel abroad collecting odd items.
In this first offering, Ottoline’s keen note taking and eavesdropping leads her to solving the mystery of a string of dog burglaries in her neighbourhood.
Reads much like a graphic novel with plenty of detail and really sweet characters.
In this first offering, Ottoline’s keen note taking and eavesdropping leads her to solving the mystery of a string of dog burglaries in her neighbourhood.
Reads much like a graphic novel with plenty of detail and really sweet characters.