Some readers may object, but I enjoyed learning about Vicki’s life and the challenges she overcame. Soon, he is world-famous for being Dewey the Library Cat! Not just a cat book As his fame grows and spreads, more reporters arrive to meet Dewey and Vicki. He becomes the star attraction of the Spencer Library. Then she finds out that he has formed a special bond with several patrons, including a disabled child.ĭewey seems to have a unique ability to connect with people individually, and to sense what they need from him. Vicki quickly notices that Dewey is careful around the books (mostly), and doesn’t seem to bother people who are not interested in cats. Soon Dewey is spending his days wandering around the library and making new friends.

The little bundle gets his name, in homage to the Dewey Decimal System! From the very beginning, everyone is surprised by how well he manages his injuries. He is a tough little kitten, and she is determined to give him a chance. Even when the Vet recommends euthanasia, she can’t bring herself to do it. You get the feeling that she has seen a lot of grief in her life, but instead of making her tougher it seems to make her more empathic towards others. Vicki is a single mother struggling to make ends meet and keep the small library in Spencer, Indiana open. One thing that really makes this story resonate is the genuine compassion of the author. Barley alive and with frost bitten feet, Vicki rushes him to the vet. Inside, she discovers a kitten! He is only a few weeks old, and somehow he has managed to survive a night in the metal box in below-freezing temperatures.

During a terrible snowstorm, Vicki just happens to go into the library to remove books from the overnight deposit bin. And boy, does he ever! You will laugh, and if you are like me you will shed a bucket of tears over this fantastic feline! Dewey the Library Cat is one amazing ball of orange fluff! How he became Dewey the library catĭewey’s story almost ends before it starts! The author, Vicki Myron, who is also the librarian, narrates his story as she remembers it. You can never read too many books about pets! Whether a classic by James Herriot or a story on the canine hero’s of 9/11, there is always another great animal book waiting to be read! The book I am recommending today is Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World.

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