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Original Title: | The Last Free Cat |
ISBN: | 0340944749 (ISBN13: 9780340944745) |
Edition Language: | English |
Jon Blake
Paperback | Pages: 272 pages Rating: 3.71 | 276 Users | 76 Reviews
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Title | : | The Last Free Cat |
Author | : | Jon Blake |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 272 pages |
Published | : | May 15th 2008 by Hodder Childrens |
Categories | : | Science Fiction. Dystopia. Young Adult. Animals. Cats. Fiction |
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This book is such a compelling read and a great addition to the dystopian subgenre.When I started this book, I had never heard of it but I was intrigued by the concept and right away I was glad that this book had crossed my path. This book was non-stop action and was so hard to predict because of all of the twists and turns throughout. Just as you thought that things were going to get steady for Kris and Jade, something happens. I also enjoyed the back and forth between Kris and Jade. Whenever there is a boy and girl character who are blatantly flirting yet pretend they don't like each other, it makes me want to keep reading to see if they figure it out (and you'll have to read to find out if Kris and Jade do).
I was particularly enthralled with this book because it seemed to be something that could realistically happen in the near future. The idea of killing off animals who spread a disease already happens and the extreme that the book goes to could definitely happen. It actually hurt me to think of a world where people couldn't have cats- the companionship that cats provide is something no other animal can.
Also, I think this is another book that is a great example of "Don't judge a book by its cover" as the cover makes it look so boring! It isn't, I promise.
Read Together: Grades 6 to 12
Read Alone: Grades 7 to 12
Read With: The Girl Who Remembered Horses by Linda Benson, Personal Effects by E.M. Kokie, The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann
Snatch of Text: "There was no way she'd let me touch her at first. Trust had to be built up slowly and painfully. I talked to her softly, offered her little treats, and took care not to make any sudden or threatening movements." (p. 10)
"There was one person, however, who found me endlessly fascinating. Kris Delaney. Kris was the bane of my life. It was the entire aim of his existence to test me. I don't know why I interested him so much. It certainly bugged him that I wasn't born in the neighborhood and had lived in a greenhome and, OK, we'd had a boat if only a small one. But Kris was different, too. You'd see him with other lads, kicking a ball about, but you'd see him on his own just as much. There was always a distance between him and his mates." (p. 17)
Mentor Text for: World Building, Conflict, Characterization
Writing Prompts: Jade goes on the run from the authorities to protect Feela. Do you agree with the choice she made? Use text evidence to back up your claim. What is something or someone in your life that you would risk everything for like Jade did for Feela?
Topics Covered: Authority, Companionship, Choices, Death
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Ratings: 3.71 From 276 Users | 76 ReviewsWrite Up Regarding Books The Last Free Cat
this was the first book i ever loved. i remember getting this out from the library and becoming so invested in it as a child, i could NEVER forget this book n my love for it.this was the first book i ever loved. i remember getting this out from the library and becoming so invested in it as a child, i could NEVER forget this book n my love for it.
I know others have enjoyed this book, but I would honestly like to know why.
I didn't expect that the story would be so adventurous, risky and actually a reality of here and now.Everyone had gone crazy over a free "illegal" cat. Over a "small" creature and wrong information that everyone believes. And by that, I mean, everyone agrees to be a puppet of its own government and a government to be used by a corporation. Why? Because the authorities says so and money talks.On a deeper side, this is just like the state of how we live right now. Accept it or not, I think we are
it was really fun and interesting to read i would like to see more of it.
This story is set in a future where corporations rule the country and people are governed by fear. One of the greatest fears is HN51 the deadly cat flu that affects humans. When the epidemic first struck, swift action was taken to ensure our survival. All infected cats were killed and now all cat breeding, vaccinating, registering and selling is done by one big corporation. Cat prices are so expensive that only the rich can afford them. Anyone caught with an unregistered cat is subject to death.
I really liked the plot, but there is something big I'd like to be different. I would have preferred if they'd made a bigger difference to the anti-cat issue, I know that they did make a difference but it was just a drop in the bucket. It would have been interesting for them to have gotten the law revoked, or maybe have a sequel involving that. I understand why the author did what they did, because it's based off of the issue with abortion in Ireland and England and it's reflecting on that but I
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