WHERE?S MA?AM?

by Muick the Queen's Corgi

Inspired by the 1910 bestseller Where's Master? Muick is the Queen’s loyal corgi. Loving, attentive, but with an occasional tendency to nip ankles. But Muick can’t find his Queen. The courtiers won’t let him into the bedroom. The corgi handlers won’t explain what is happening. Why are all the family suddenly here? Muick gives his own account of events and travels through his grief from Scotland to the funeral as he seeks to make sense of his loss and find a future beyond.

Genres: Contemporary

Hardcover

Published November 24, 2022

Reviews

[･ﾟ✧♘Bella♘✧･ﾟ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who is cutting onions

[Clair Atkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is told from the point of view of Muick, one of Queen Elizabeth’s two corgis as he starts to notice something is amiss. The queen doesn’t seem to be around as much and Muick is occupied with trying to find his beloved owner. Then one day she isn’t anywhere to be found – the queen’s family are all around and everyone is upset and Muick comes to understand that he won’t be seeing her anymore.
This is a short, yet beautifully illustrated book that tugged at my heartstrings as soon as I saw the subject matter. As well as Muick we meet Sandy the queen’s other corgi and her beloved pony Emma who helps to explain to Muick what has happened. The three animals were all present at the queen’s funeral which was incredibly touching and this is also touched upon in this book.
Where’s Ma’am? is inspired by the 1910 book Where’s Master?, in which King Edward VII”s dog Caesar narrates the tale of his master’s death.

[Cheryl Rowland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is for anyone who loved Queen Elizabeth II and loves dogs the way she did. It is very short and easy read but at the end I was fighting tears.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Told from the point of view of one of Queen Elizabeth's corgis it tells of her last days and death from dog level. The book would be a gentle and positive way to teach a child about death and how to cope. It could be a conversation starter about a family member who is dying. I think many adults who are grieving might find some comfort too.
Note that it does contain 1 "damn dog," said in passing by a servant as the dog is trying to get in to see the Queen. That could be used to teach how grieving people sometimes get angry at others because they are hurting so much.

The story is inspired by a 1910 book "Where's Master" about King Edward's dog and "by" him, Caesar. That book can be found online.

[Val · Rating 4 out of 5]

Late to the party reading this (had it on my tbr pile from the time). I thought it was a touching book, and whilst it was about the Queen, it helped me deal with my own grief from losing my own grandmother recently.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet book "by Muick" the Queen's Corgi. Muick realizes there is something wrong, but he isn't sure what. With the help of Emma, the Queen's pony, he realizes she isn't coming back. It is a beautiful book with lovely photos. A fitting tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

[Jane Irish Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very sweet story of the last days of the late Queen, told from the point of view of her corgi, Muick.

[Walleye23 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet book for all you Corgi lovers, be prepared to shed a tear or two!

[Diane McKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A truly tender loving tribute from MUICK, the Queen's Corgi, to Queen Elizabeth II.

[Lori-Ann Melhuish · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cried. Anyone who loved the Queen, will enjoy this story. The love from a furbaby is everlasting. Have a tissue ready for this sweet good bye.

[Teresa K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet and sad at the same time. Anyone who has ever loved a pet will have this story from the dogs point of view tear at their heart strings.

[Erin Wasden · Rating 5 out of 5]

be ready to cry. Our pets are more sensitive than we think.

[Helen Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book whilst reading was so sad. When you are thinking of the Queens passing you think of the family that are dealing with their grief of losing a loved one. This book shows the otherside of the story from her most loyal friends her corgis. One part of the book that felt real and tugs on your heartstrings was the section with Emma. The Queens horse eho bowed her head at the passing funeral car during the procession. A heartfelt book from Ma'ams best friend.

[Alyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very sweet book. I am a dog lover and have a Corgi of my own so I am very familiar with the Corgi attitude/quirks. When she passed, my first thought was about her dogs and horses. I was so relieved to see some of her beloved animals at the funeral. Muick (and the human who helped him write the book) did a wonderful job explaining things from the animal’s perspectives, reminding everyone that animals know/feel more than we give them credit for.

[Max Balch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! It’s so sweet but so sad.

[Michelle Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute little story about The Queen's dog. Very easy read. Tear Jerker if you have a soft heart. I enjoyed this very much.

[Sandra Cottrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Be kind and carry on”