Martin is a farm kitten who likes mice but not for dinner. Martin likes mice as pets. He catches a pregnant female, Drusilla, and keeps her in a discarded bathtub. As Martin grows up he learns about friendship, loyalty and responsibility; he is shattered when Drusilla escapes at the first opportunity. But not until he, too, is taken from his outdoor life and imprisoned as a pet in a luxurious apartment does Martin perceive the true meaning of freedom. King-Smith adds another winner to his distinguished body of work. The creatures that inhabit his rural universe, intent on their day-to-day lives (but occasionally aspiring to greatness), are sharply and believably characterized; the story is fast-paced and gripping.
Stichley's Rating:
This is a fun story that is filled with lots of laughs. The character of Mountain who just cannot stand the idea of eating the cute little mice is so much fun to read about. In order to fulfill his dream of having a pet of his own he goes and captures himself a nice little mouse and does what he can to protect her from his parents and siblings, not even considering that he has taken her freedom away. Anyone who has watched a cat at a window will understand what comes next in Martin's life. The story is fun and as far as I can remember has no swearing in it. It is by the author of Babe, which if you have not read I recommend as well (the book is much better than the movie).
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