Cloud Kingdom is an isolated sanctuary high above, and far removed, from the jungle below. Its location is a closely guarded secret with only a few outsiders permitted entrance. But when the jungle intrudes does one young Teddycat have what it takes to protect his species from the most dangerous predator there is…man?
Teddycats by Mike Storey is an epic adventure in a small package. The first book in its series, in it we meet Bill Garra, a young teddycat whose spunk leads him to break the strict rules on his sheltered animal society and do what no teddycat has done in generations: return to the jungle floor. Bill is an instantly relatable and highly likable character. A reluctant leader, he doesn’t seek the position but bravely accepts the responsibility when it is thrust upon him. Bill’s inner conflict at the beginning of the book–being torn between the strict rules of his society and what his gut tells him–is one that all readers have or will face at one time.
Teddycats is a story that will appeal to all ages. It is a page turner with a cliffhanger ending that will leave you begging for more.
Review of an Advance Reader’s Copy
This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Razorbill
Content Analysis:
Profanity/Language: None
Violence/Gore: Several references to injured animals; several references to animal traps and snares; young teddycat falls out of tree; teddycat fears being wounded by trap; olingo tackles teddycat; reference to hitting teddycat with stick; olingo caught in snare; human gets hit by a cage; olingo tells of being trapped by poacher; reference to poacher hurting animal; olingo’s job to bury dead; reference to more humans attacking; teddycats fear crossing open land; young teddycat zapped by animal; reference to meat-eating fish; group of animals goes over waterfall, nearly drown; teddycat warns of crocodiles; animal companion dies peacefully; animal warns of things humans will do to animals; reference to captured animals dying; teddycat scratches human; brief description of human attack; teddycat references being shot by poison dart; teddycats fall off bridge and are nearly eaten; teddycat prepares for battle.
Sex/Nudity: Animals hug, nuzzle and kiss each other.
Mature Subject Matter:
Death, hunting, politics, leadership, loyalty, friendship.
Alcohol / Drug Use:
None
