Mewkiss the cat must deal with the mischievous antics of a barking puppy named Barkus and the machinations of the rats in the storm cellar. Reprint.
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An intrepid feline, ratter extraordinaire, is thoroughly upset by his name--Mewkiss--until he discovers its origins. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 1-4-- The title refers to the narrator kitten's attitude toward his name, "Mewkiss," given to him by Jessica, for whom he was a birthday present. Mewkiss feels the silly name dooms him to a life of weakness and helplessness against the vicious rats who have already killed one of his sisters, and who are planning to bite Jessica. When an old cat tells Mewkiss that his name really is "Mukiz," the name of a famous warrior cat in ancient Egypt, the kitten courageously fights off and kills a rat. The plot is as slight as the characterizations in this story in which all animals speak and understand English and imitate human behavior--they laugh, go "to the bathroom," and need reassurance about their specialness. This fantasy lacks the subtlety, the playful satirical humor, and the rich characterization of A. N. Wilson's Stray (Orchard, 1989), which attempts to depict the world from the animal's point of view. It's an easy, readable chapter book on a subject that will appeal to some, but the moralizing is too obvious to be effective, the humans too lightly sketched, and the central four-legged creatures reminiscent of cartoon characters. --Yvonne Frey, Peoria Public Schools, IL
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Totally disgusting is about a cat named Mewkiss, a dog named Barkus, and another cat named Allergies. Mewkiss is afraid of rats until Allergies tells her a story about a cat named Mukiz. That builds up her courage to go find them. they go on many adventures and you'll have to read this book to find out about it.
I would recommend this book because it has good details and is a good adventure book. I like llamas.
I would recommend this book because it has good details and is a good adventure book. I like llamas.
By Carmita
Format:Paperback
Everbody should read this book it is exciting adventurous and scary. People who love animals would love this book. It's about a dog and a cat that try to eliminate these two rats that are trying to hurt their owners.
By britt1
Format:Paperback
I read this book along time ago, and I enjoyed it very much. I lost it for a couple years and i couldnt remember the name; I found it again last night and stayed up and read it,I couldnt put it down!! It is the cutest story, and was pretty exciting, especially when Mewkiss was fighting the rat. If you want a good book that wont take you too long to read i would really recomend this book.
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Mewkiss Rules
At the beginning of the term I did not want to start any book that would take me awhile to read. I was waiting to get the reading assignment in class. Read more
Published on May 22 2000 by Spatical
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading Totally Disgusting. Being an animal lover with many cats and dogs I got a big kick out of the feelings expressed by each animal. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2000 by jo clements
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Moving and humourous
My much-worn copy of this poignant yet funny book has sat on my bookshelf for many years now. This is without doubt one of my favourites during my childhood, and I still fondly... Read more
Published on July 6 1999
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getting along- like cats and dogs!!!
A courageous kitten named Mew-kiss and a slow but sweet dog named Barkus struggle to overcome their fear and defend their home against rats! Read more
Published on Aug 4 1998
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Cami Kelsey
This book has Humor, Suspense, and some well-imagined
sections on life as a kitten. A book animal lovers are sure
to enjoy
sections on life as a kitten. A book animal lovers are sure
to enjoy
Published on Mar 22 1997
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