Mr Noah and the cats Book

Mr. Archibald Peregrine Edmund Spring-Russell of Penny Royal is know to the few friends he has had as Ape. A name that fitted him as he was very tall, with long arms and shuffled as he walked. He is now living in the large estate by himself. His children have grown and moved out. His bossy wife decided she was tired of the large house and Ape so she has left. He is on his own.

He also finds that he can now do as he pleases. The wife said no to many things, but now he is free to do as he pleases. One thing he decides is that he doesn't need the whole house to live in. The kitchen is the important room, so he moves his bed in and closes off the bedrooms. The kitchen is quite large so this is easy. He can cook and eat the foods he likes and when he likes.

Another thing he can do is have animals! The wife did not allow any pets. Mr. Ape decides he wants chickens. When he goes to the pet store he can't decide on just one or two, he buys them all! These are just the beginning to his menagerie. Rabbits, guinea pigs, canaries and more!

When it seems things are getting a little out of hand, he makes the acquaintance of Joe and his son Jake, Gypsies who are living near by in their caravan. They help with the care of the animals and a great friendship develops between them.

To tell more would to be to give it all away. I have read other books by Dick King-Smith and found them to also be enjoyable. The stories are entertaining and there can be a lot to take away for kids and adults. Easily read in one sitting.