Slinky Malinki
Written and illustrated by Lynley Dodd
Publisher: Mallinson Rendel Publishers Ltd.
ISBN: 0-908606-66-4
Summary/Back cover:
Slinky Malinki is blacker than black, a stalking and lurking cat. In fact, Slinky Malinki is a thief, and steals anything from a clothes peg or a slipper to a string of sausages. This story is told in verse.
Review:
I’m known to criticise stories on this site when the rhyming is clunky or has poor rhythm. I can lay no such criticism to this book from the author of Hairy Maclary (which I have just realised hasn’t been reviewed, yet – expect that review, shortly!) Lynley Dodd’s rhyming is spot on in this story introducing us to one of her recurring characters, a pet cat called Slinky Malinki.
Slinky Malinki is cute and fun-loving by day, but a sneaky thief come night. This story tells the tale of the night Slinky stole more than usual and the strife that ensued.
I recommend this book, and I especially recommend it to those who love cats. If you like this story check out the reviews of some of Lynley’s other books: Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack; The Nickle Nackle Tree; and, Slinky Malinki’s Christmas Crackers. Lynley also illustrated My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes.
My rating: 4 out of 5
Review written by team_s
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