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mikewa14's review against another edition
4.0
quite whimsical, but enjoyable - full review here
http://0651frombrighton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/paw-tracks-in-moonlight-dennis-oconnor.html
http://0651frombrighton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/paw-tracks-in-moonlight-dennis-oconnor.html
rallyk's review against another edition
4.0
It took me really long time to read this one, but it was really beautiful story which made me cry at the end.
bookindle's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! I'm a sucker for anything about cats - and this one didn't disappoint. Toby Jug is the sweetest cat.
A lovely book to read, although I did cry my eyes out at the end. Am looking forward to reading the follow on. I just wanted to hug both my cats at the end!!
A lovely book to read, although I did cry my eyes out at the end. Am looking forward to reading the follow on. I just wanted to hug both my cats at the end!!
greenldydragon's review against another edition
1.0
I really, really, really, REALLY wanted to like this book. The cover is adorable and the premise sounds purr-fectly delightful, but the author's writing style was too much for me. It was too focused on describing the idyllic-ness of his cabin, too effusive in delighting in nature, and too slow for me to continue reading. I had this book lying next to my bed for WEEKS as I tried to get myself to just get through one more description of his written commune with nature, and couldn't get past page 50. Even though I won this as a giveaway, I have to be honest about my thoughts. I would love to learn more about his relationship with his cat and how his cat overcomes his difficult beginnings - but the writing style just killed this book for me. After more than a month had gone by, and the sense of dread I felt every time I LOOKED at the cover, I gave up on finishing this book.
lucy_12's review against another edition
3.0
It won't be winning any prizes for literature but I enjoyed this charming tale nevertheless. As a cat lover it had me laughing and crying (the latter, lots) and I was pleased to find it all happened just up the road in Northumberland.
bookwyrm_lark's review against another edition
3.0
Paw Prints in the Moonlight tells the story of Toby Jug, a diminutive and charming Maine Coon cat rescued by the author as a tiny kitten, after its mother was hit by a car. From infancy, Toby Jug was an unusual cat, small but curious, cheerful, affectionate, and adventurous. His loyalty to the author was strong enough that Mr. O'Connor was able to take him on walks (usually but not always wearing a harness) and car rides. Toby Jug even accompanied the author on a horseback camping trip -- a memorable outing for man, cat, and horse.
Toby Jugs' adventures didn't stop there. He absconded with tomatoes from a neighbor's conservatory, had a run-in with foxhounds, and, with the author, endured a massive swarm of bees within the cottage. Through it all, he remained a loving and faithful companion.
Mr. O'Connor's deep love for Toby Jug shines through on every page of this memoir. His slightly formal, almost old-fashioned writing style seems oddly appropriate to both the story and the setting: England's Northumberland and in particular the author's home, Owl Cottage. If you hate pet memoirs in which the pet dies, O'Connor has thoughtfully put that section in an epilogue which you can skip if you prefer.
I enjoyed this book more than Cleo: How An Uppity Cat Helped Heal a Family, in part because there is far less tragedy in it, and because Toby Jug is such a charmer. I'd recommend Paw Prints in the Moonlight to those who enjoyed Dewey and Homer's Odyssey. You'll find yourself wishing you had your own Toby Jug!
Review originally published at The Bookwyrm's Hoard.
Toby Jugs' adventures didn't stop there. He absconded with tomatoes from a neighbor's conservatory, had a run-in with foxhounds, and, with the author, endured a massive swarm of bees within the cottage. Through it all, he remained a loving and faithful companion.
Mr. O'Connor's deep love for Toby Jug shines through on every page of this memoir. His slightly formal, almost old-fashioned writing style seems oddly appropriate to both the story and the setting: England's Northumberland and in particular the author's home, Owl Cottage. If you hate pet memoirs in which the pet dies, O'Connor has thoughtfully put that section in an epilogue which you can skip if you prefer.
I enjoyed this book more than Cleo: How An Uppity Cat Helped Heal a Family, in part because there is far less tragedy in it, and because Toby Jug is such a charmer. I'd recommend Paw Prints in the Moonlight to those who enjoyed Dewey and Homer's Odyssey. You'll find yourself wishing you had your own Toby Jug!
Review originally published at The Bookwyrm's Hoard.
teaandbooklover's review against another edition
5.0
This so tugs at my heartstrings-especially the last chapter.
I so enjoyed hearing the stories of all of Toby Jug's and Mr. O'Connors adventures. Was there ever a cat so loved and cherished as Toby Jug was? It's hard to imagine! Mr. O'Connor has a very kind heart and I'm grateful he took the time to tell us the story of Toby. He is also a wonderful, creative writer!
I so enjoyed hearing the stories of all of Toby Jug's and Mr. O'Connors adventures. Was there ever a cat so loved and cherished as Toby Jug was? It's hard to imagine! Mr. O'Connor has a very kind heart and I'm grateful he took the time to tell us the story of Toby. He is also a wonderful, creative writer!