Ottoline & The Yellow Cat

Pictures are very nice and there’s lots of them inside, story is interesting.

I opted for a used copy and it was in very good condition, the only indicator it wasn't new was just one dog ear on a random page. My 6 year old daughter is an advanced reader for her age and she devoured this one! She can't wait for me to get the next ones. The vocab was a good level, she knew all of the words without help; and the illustrations were eye-catching and engaging. 10/10

This book is one of a kind. Our whole family loves this book - each of us finding some new detail with each read. I have given this as a birthday or holiday gift to 20+ 4 - 8 year olds and have create a whole Ottoline cult :)

This will be given as a gift so can't review it. But I received it and am well pleased with!

My daughter is a reluctant reader, but we picked this book up in the middle of last year and it has become a favourite. She has re-read it several times, and when she had to pick a book to donate for other kids her age this was top of her list. Don't be fooled by the layout, it is a clever read. I probably enjoyed it as much as she did. Highly recommended.

Great kids book! It's actually one that I enjoyed as well! Love the illustrations and story line. Just a lot of fun.

Great book my 7 year old girls loved it

Great book. Highly recommend it. I bought it for my grandson and it was a big hit. Wonderful book for children

I bought this as a Xmas gift for an eight year old specifically for the illustrations which are unique. The story is very good too and I think she will enjoy the book.

I knew Chris Russell from some of his other children's books, but gave Ottoline to my 6 year old daughter on the recommendation of my 12 year old son who had read it at school. It's a delightful, gem of a book - as are the other 2 Ottoline books which follow it. This is the story of Ottoline who lives in the fascinating Big City in the States. Her parents are explorers so our only contact with them in the book is via the postcards they send to her. She lives with the short and hairy Mr Munroe - a highly original character, who looks rather like Captain Caveman if you can remember him! Mr Munroe was found by her parents in a mud swamp somewhere in Norway and now seems to be her nanny. He doesn't speak but his character and foibles shine through brilliantly. There are all sorts of astounding people employed by her parents to look after Ottoline - the bed makers, the light bulb changers, etc, which creates a wonderful fantasy world for children of a child with complete freedom who is nevertheless thoroughly looked after. In this story, Ottoline and Mr Munroe are hot on the trail of a crime gang led by the mysterious Yellow Cat responsible for various dog mappings and jewel thefts. It's great fun spotting all the clues - my daughter was on the edge of her seat. What I found particularly brilliant was that this is one of those rare books that a relatively competent young reader can read to themselves but that is also hugely enjoyable to read to them - there is much in it for older children and adults alike in terms of all the jokes and quirks. It is also beautifully illustrated in the most wonderful detail (we spent hours looking at the layout of Ottoline's house and spotting all the different things put in it). I have started giving it to my daughter's friends as my 'standard' birthday present now, and I've had several comments from other parents as to how much both they and their children enjoyed it. If only there were more in the series!

ミステリーアドベンチャーとか描いてますが はっきり言ってストーリーは語るほどのものではありません。 この本は、イラストとそれに添えられた解説を楽しむためのものです。 なんといっても「全ページイラストつき」ですから。 実際は170枚を越えるイラストにストーリーが添えられていると思ってください。 英語がほとんど読めなくても楽しめますが、ナンセンスな部分は英語を読まないと分からないかもしれません。 主人公はOttolineという女の子。 大きなマンションに友人（ペット？）であるMr Munroeと暮らしています。 家の中は、世界中を旅していて家に帰ってこない両親が集めたさまざまなコレクションで溢れ、 地下の選択室には熊が住んでいたりします。 この本に常識的な人やまともなモノはほとんど登場しません。 ユニークな世界観を楽しんでください。

Nos hemos divertido mucho leyéndolo y lo recomendamos. Las aventuras de Ottoline son muy entretenidas las ilustraciones son impresionantes y fascinantes.

Ich liebe alles von Chris Ridell!