The Cheshire Cheese Cat

Written by Carmen Agra Deedy and Randall Wright

Illustrated by Barry Moser

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The Cheshire Cheese Cat is an homage to Charles Dickens. Skilley is a cat who lives in the alleyways of London. When he meets a mouse, Pip, Skilley makes a deal that if Pip helps him to a better life of living at the Cheshire Cheese Inn, in return,  Skilley will protect Pip and his mousey pals. However, their plans soon have a wrench put in them when they must work together to keep the peace at no only The Cheshire Cheese Inn, but also of the Monarchy of London. 

I would recommend this book for third or fourth graders because it is an easy and intriguing read that will keep students attention through the end of the book. I wouldn't use this for a whole group activity, but would make it available in my classroom library.