I was more amused by The Cheshire Cheese Cat than I expected to be. An animal story done well is a wonderful thing – and not as easy to find as you might think, considering the overwhelming number of animal stories published for kids every year. But, it was the appearance/mentions of Wilkie Collins that did it. And, the role Dickens played in the story. Brilliant way to, softly, introduce Victorian authors to middle grade (or younger!) readers. (As a bonus, Skilly reminded me of the Fake Cat and her love of cheese – how could I not love this book?)