Dewey the Library Cat

Dewey the Library Cat (2010) by Vicki Myron. Back in the '80s, someone dropped off a kitten in the Spencer, Iowa, Library's drop slot on the coldest night of the year. That kitten grew up to be Dewey Readmore Books, the resident adopted cat of the library. Myron was the library's director, and she adopted Dewey as her own. And, after a time, the people of Spencer adopt Dewey too. In fact, Dewey becomes the most famous library cat in the world. People travel from all over just to meet him. Articles about him appear in cat-oriented magazines, newspapers, even on TV and radio. Dewey, with his mellow personality and love of people, proves worthy of all the attention although, of course, he is still a cat. As a love letter from herself to her cat Dewey (now deceased), this book is pretty effective. As literature, there's not much here. It is clearly and simply written, with large type and wide spacing. At first it strikes one as a children's book, but it is also intended for adults, and cat fanciers will no doubt love it. I like cats, but I don't love cats the way Myron does. I found the book mildly entertaining and unobjectionable. Grade: B