LITTLE KITTY THE CAT BURGLAR.

Hmm, reviewing a book you've had a part in writing? Is it just me or isn't that the done thing? 

Having created Pen and Paper as a means of cataloguing the books I'd read and my thoughts on them let's think of this not so much as a review as my simply recording my thoughts on a book just as I would any other.

LITTLE KITTY THE CAT BURGLAR by CATERINA LONGTAIL.

BACK COVER BLURB: Little Kitty wouldn't exactly call herself a cat burglar.

She just likes to bring back the occasional gift for her humans.

When they go away on holiday, Little Kitty has the house all to herself. She lazes on the sofa in the sunshine, explores the new neighbours' garden and listens out for old Mrs Browne who brings over her dinner every day.

But after a fur-raising run-in with a big black cat called Thor, Little Kitty soon realises it's going to be up to her to protect the residents of Peppercorn Place from a real thief.

FIRST SENTENCE {Chapter One as written by myself}: Ah, how I love Sunday mornings!

SOURCE: Purchased from amazon.co.uk. (The book is also available on other local amazon sites.)

MY THOUGHTS: Caterina Longtail? Ah, that would be the collective pen name of myself and the seven other authors - Ann Bowyer, Suzan Collins, Lucille Rayner, Jo Wilde, Tottie Limejuice, JB Johnston and Ros Lyons - each of whom wrote a chapter of this chain story that chronicles the adventures of Little Kitty.

Even though I do say so myself, a purrfect read for cat lovers of all ages or indeed those who are simply after a wonderfully sweet little read. A pawsome stocking filler ideal for bedtime reading ... and it raises money for a worthy cause to boot (all proceeds go to Alzheimers Research).

Designed and illustrated by Katie Atkinson and Rachel Lawston, though I say so myself the illustrations are absolutely adorable. A kitten in the top right hand corner appearing to run as you flick through the pages.

But enough of my thoughts, what are other readers saying?

'When Tracy announced the book was available for purchase, I immediately ordered three copies: one for my grandchildren, one for my kitty-obsessed younger daughter, and (of course) one for myself. when I gave my daughter her copy, she pointed out something I hadn't yet noticed ... the little kitties on the upper right of each page "run" when used as a "flip book"!! Such fun!

It's a delightful tale, one to be enjoyed by all ages. I highly recommend it!'

- Kelly (Kelly's Thoughts & Ramblings)

'A super little story of a very brave little kitty written by several ladies, it was very clever idea to write it as they did. I think all ages would love this and what a fantastic way of making some money for Alzheimers Research UK. This terrible disease is in every family and we are all touched by it in some way. Well done.' - Katiematie (amazon.co.uk)

'This is a lovely story that everyone will be able to relate to as you delve into the thoughts and manipulations of Little Kitty. It's sweet and funny: I laughed out loud on more than a few occasions. This is a lovely little story that people of all ages would enjoy and the fact that it's for a fabulous cause is even better.  - Patricia Smith (amazon.co.uk)

A precious little tale with delightful illustrations - one to be enjoyed by all ages. Plus, all proceeds go to a worthy charity. It can't get better than that! - KsrgmcK (amazon.com)