The Cheshire Cheese Cat - by Carmen Agra Deedy

Title: The Cheshire Cheese Cat

Author: Carmen Agra Deedy

Illustrator: Barry Moser

Grade Level: 5&6th

Cats. Mice. A raven. Mystery. Suspense. Cheese. Each element in this story is carefully crafted and cleverly worded. Illustrations add detail. Some of the text explores the page in unique shapes. Dialect is artfully written. In short, this story will capture your attention and hold it as unusual friendships form and strange circumstances occur. This is "A Dickens of a Tale," so be ready for a few historical figures to appear, as well as some strangely familiar phrases. Great for grade 5 and up. Third and fourth graders may also enjoy the story, but will not comprehend much of the word play used.