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Alfie #5
Alfie in the Snow
The Sunday Times bestseller returns for a fifth book! Alfie and his mischievous kitten George are back for more adventures When a new family moves onto Edgar Road, Alfie and George can’t wait to welcome them – especially when they discover they have a cat too! Alfie imagines they’ll be the perfect neighbours, but when one little misunderstanding gets blown out of proportion, the street is suddenly at war! As the snow starts to fall, Alfie and George have their work cut out for them to bring the street back together. But can one doorstep cat and his mischievous kitten use their festive spirit to reunite everyone in time for Christmas? A heart-warming novel that is perfect to curl up with this festive season. For fans of A Street Cat Named Bob, Cathy Bramley and Holly Hepburn.
352 pages, Paperback
First published October 18, 2018
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Rachel Wells
12 books67 followersRachel Wells is a mother, writer and cat lover who lives in North Devon with her son, Xavier and her cat Lady A. She grew up in Devon but lived in London for a number of years, working in Marketing and living in a tiny flat with an elderly rescued cat, who she called Albert.
After having a child she moved back home and is currently juggling writing full time and being a single mum.
She has always had cats as pets, ever since she was a young child, and she has always loved writing. Delighted to have been able to combine her two main passions, ALFIE THE DOORSTEP CAT was her first cat novel. She has continued with A CAT CALLED ALFIE, ALFIE & GEORGE and the new book, ALFIE THE HOLIDAY CAT. Delighted to be able to continue to bring Alfie’s adventures to life, Alfie has become a part of the family. She has also written two books for children about Alfie; ALFIE – CAT IN TROUBLE and ALFIE – FAR FROM HOME.
After having a child she moved back home and is currently juggling writing full time and being a single mum.
She has always had cats as pets, ever since she was a young child, and she has always loved writing. Delighted to have been able to combine her two main passions, ALFIE THE DOORSTEP CAT was her first cat novel. She has continued with A CAT CALLED ALFIE, ALFIE & GEORGE and the new book, ALFIE THE HOLIDAY CAT. Delighted to be able to continue to bring Alfie’s adventures to life, Alfie has become a part of the family. She has also written two books for children about Alfie; ALFIE – CAT IN TROUBLE and ALFIE – FAR FROM HOME.
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February 17, 2023
Alfie the Doorstep Cat returns with his kitten George in the fifth novel in this heartwarming series. This time he has new neighbours to befriend, as well as a taciturn elderly widower who is struggling to live independently to help and also the couple who own Alfie’s girlfriend, the mother of George. The new next door neighbours have returned to London from Japan and they have a house cat that never goes out. George is once again smitten!
With more friends and neighbours than ever, the time is ripe for Alfie and George to have more adventures. But as Christmas nears, can Alfie sort out all the problems and squabbles in his community and save the day. You bet he can!
I really enjoyed this novel and it was just lovely to meet the characters from the neighbourhood once again. The children are growing up and their parents are getting ready for Christmas and beyond. Everyone is very busy, the children are excited and their close friendships are thriving. Alfie’s family are hosting Christmas day this year, the same as last year at their holiday property and everyone is invited to join in the festivities. There’s even a fledgling romance in the air. Meeting Alfie’s three families one more is delightful, their characters and lives developing further. This novel is all about family and community and is a real feel-good read suitable for families and young adult readers alike. It’s highly recommended by me.
With more friends and neighbours than ever, the time is ripe for Alfie and George to have more adventures. But as Christmas nears, can Alfie sort out all the problems and squabbles in his community and save the day. You bet he can!
I really enjoyed this novel and it was just lovely to meet the characters from the neighbourhood once again. The children are growing up and their parents are getting ready for Christmas and beyond. Everyone is very busy, the children are excited and their close friendships are thriving. Alfie’s family are hosting Christmas day this year, the same as last year at their holiday property and everyone is invited to join in the festivities. There’s even a fledgling romance in the air. Meeting Alfie’s three families one more is delightful, their characters and lives developing further. This novel is all about family and community and is a real feel-good read suitable for families and young adult readers alike. It’s highly recommended by me.
December 5, 2021
Inmiddels al weer het vijfde deel in deze serie en ik heb er nog lang geen genoeg van ! Heerlijk gewoon om de avonturen van Alfie en George mee te beleven en helemaal zo rond de feestdagen - wat ook de tijd is waarin het verhaal zich afspeelt .
Liefde , saamhorigheid maar ook verdriet komen aan de orde in dit verhaal .
Ik heb mijn bijna 4 maanden oude , ietwat ondeugende kitten Spotje wat gedeeltes voorgelezen in de hoop dat ze er wat van opsteekt 😉😊
Liefde , saamhorigheid maar ook verdriet komen aan de orde in dit verhaal .
Ik heb mijn bijna 4 maanden oude , ietwat ondeugende kitten Spotje wat gedeeltes voorgelezen in de hoop dat ze er wat van opsteekt 😉😊
March 2, 2019
Book 5 by Alfie and George. I have to say I loved this book more then the other books before. Even though book 1-4 were already great, I laughed and cried at this one. All kinds of emotions came surfing to my mind. I loved how fresh and cute George can be. Alfie will always save the day. I hope book 6 won't take long to write.
August 13, 2024
It's always so much fun to get back to Alfie, solving problems with George at his side! We'll miss you, Tiger mum!
November 5, 2018
I always like to have a book that is a bit lighter than the psychological thriller/crime books I mostly read. Alfie in the Snow was one I picked that I could pick up & put down whenever I need a break. However that isn't to say that it is a lesser book than the others.
I hadn't read any of the previous 'Alfie' books but that didn't spoil my enjoyment. I soon felt at home with all the animals & humans that pepper the story. It is a nice quite gentle read that has a lot to say about friendship, grief & loneliness that is relevant whether you are a human or a cat!
I enjoyed it & would like to thank Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.
I hadn't read any of the previous 'Alfie' books but that didn't spoil my enjoyment. I soon felt at home with all the animals & humans that pepper the story. It is a nice quite gentle read that has a lot to say about friendship, grief & loneliness that is relevant whether you are a human or a cat!
I enjoyed it & would like to thank Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.
December 29, 2022
Wat een heerlijke reeks is dit toch. Deel 5, maar gelukkig nog zeker 2 delen die ik kan lezen. Geweldig hoe Alfie ons het leven voorschotelt. Hij leert ons best mooie dingen.
Genieten met een grote G!
Genieten met een grote G!
November 21, 2019
Cassandra Gold - per RFS
Buongiorno a tutte mie Fenici! Qualcuna di voi ha visto un gatto? A me è sembrato di vedere una colonia miciosa percorrere una bellissima strada londinese, una di quelle vie con quelle casette tutte belle ordinate, magari con un bel giardino e tante gattaiole, per permettere ai vari inquilini pelosi, di poter mantenere fitti rapporti sociali nella loro comunità. Come si chiama quel bel micione laggiù che tutti seguono? Credo che si tratti di Alfie.
Alfie è un gatto molto particolare; la sua specialità è fare in modo che la gente trovi nuovi amici, vegliando su tutte le famiglie di Edgar Road. Lui si definisce un “gatto dei portoni”; che cosa fa un gatto dei portoni dite? Oh ma è presto detto. Lui veglia sulle famiglie che visita abitualmente, facendo in modo che non accada loro nulla di male. La sua vita, ruota fondamentalmente attorno a tre famiglie. Claire e Jonathan, con i loro figli Toby e Summer. Polly e Matt, con i loro bambini Henry e Martha. Franceska e Tomasz, con i loro figli Aleksy e Tommy. Anche Alfie ha un cucciolo, adottato in precedenza, di nome George. Lui e la sua fidanzata, Tigre, avevano deciso di prendere con loro il piccolo, crescendolo con amore. La nostra storia comincia in una calda giornata di sole invernale, proprio a ridosso del Natale, quando il piccolo George, si rende conto che un camion pieno di cose stava portando nuovi vicini a Edgar Road. Era dovere di Alfie accogliere i nuovi vicini, facendoli sentire subito parte di quella grande famiglia. Perché di fatto, il nostro micione, non era l’unico a girare in quel quartiere. Le famiglie di cui abbiamo parlato, vivevano come un’allegra comunità, aiutandosi, dividendo gite e momenti di gioia e accorrendo nei momenti di crisi. Allertati da Alfie, Claire e Jonathan, rendendosi conto dell’arrivo di nuovi vicini, vanno a dare loro il benvenuto. A venire a vivere lì, sono una mamma di nome Silvye con sua figlia Connie e la loro gattina Hana. Le due molto disorientate, sono reduci di brutti momenti, derivati da un difficile divorzio. Alfie e la sua compagnia di amici felini, vivono serenamente, sino a quando scoprono, un fatto molto triste che riguarda Tigre; purtroppo è affetta da una grave malattia. Nel frattempo, dopo un inizio molto gradevole, i rapporti tra Silvye e l’allegra combriccola di quartiere, s’incrinano, a causa di un giovane amore sbocciato tra Connie e Aleksy. Ancora sconvolta per il suo divorzio, Silvye non può proprio accettare che sua figlia rimanga coinvolta in una relazione a quell’età, quindi prende le distanze dalle famiglie che l’avevano ben accolta, intimando a sua figlia di non frequentare più quel ragazzo. Ma l’amore tra i due, non conoscerà tregua, spingendo i ragazzi a gesti avventati. Nel frattempo, la comunità felina, affronta momenti difficili, cercando di rimanere vicino al piccolo George, alle prese con sentimenti dolorosi, nei confronti di mamma Tigre e di scoperta, nei riguardi della gattina Hana, che lui va a trovare regolarmente.
Alfie in tutto ciò, si vedrà impegnato su più fronti: tentare di mettere riparo alle azioni sconsiderate dei suoi umani e prendersi cura del suo cucciolo, che per la prima volta si scontra con le crudeltà della vita; ma soprattutto, dovrà fare in modo di salvare il Natale.
Una storia commovente, che mette in primo piano il valore dei sentimenti, la famiglia, l’affetto degli amici e l’importanza dell’amore vero. Nella figura di Alfie, ritroviamo un piccolo angelo custode, che veglia sugli “umani” che la sorte gli ha affidato, seguendoli, consigliandoli e perché no… a modo suo rimproverandoli, per gli errori dettati da momenti difficili. Nel dramma di mamma Tigre, vengono messi in luce il dolore della perdita e la rassegnazione per l’ineluttabilità dei fatti della vita, che il piccolo George deve affrontare. Sia per gli umani che per i felini, vengono affrontati i problemi derivanti dal rapporto genitori/figli, eviscerandoli e proponendoli in diverse situazioni. Un romanzo quindi caldo e commovente, ma al di là dei pittoreschi protagonisti, estremamente attuale, con tematiche valide e importanti.
Ho adorato Alfie, incredibile, saggio e sofferto con il piccolo George. Mi sono profondamente commossa per la storia di Tigre, coraggiosa mamma gatta, orgogliosa fino alla fine. Trovo questo libro adatto a tutte le età e anzi, consiglio vivamente di leggerlo insieme ai propri bambini, perché si accostino a certe situazioni con storie dissimulate, potendone poi parlare con i propri genitori. Una di quelle storie che io amavo leggere alle mie piccole, quando sul letto tutte insieme, sceglievamo la favola della buona notte.
Anche per questa volta è tutto, mie Fenici. Vi auguro buona lettura.
Buongiorno a tutte mie Fenici! Qualcuna di voi ha visto un gatto? A me è sembrato di vedere una colonia miciosa percorrere una bellissima strada londinese, una di quelle vie con quelle casette tutte belle ordinate, magari con un bel giardino e tante gattaiole, per permettere ai vari inquilini pelosi, di poter mantenere fitti rapporti sociali nella loro comunità. Come si chiama quel bel micione laggiù che tutti seguono? Credo che si tratti di Alfie.
Alfie è un gatto molto particolare; la sua specialità è fare in modo che la gente trovi nuovi amici, vegliando su tutte le famiglie di Edgar Road. Lui si definisce un “gatto dei portoni”; che cosa fa un gatto dei portoni dite? Oh ma è presto detto. Lui veglia sulle famiglie che visita abitualmente, facendo in modo che non accada loro nulla di male. La sua vita, ruota fondamentalmente attorno a tre famiglie. Claire e Jonathan, con i loro figli Toby e Summer. Polly e Matt, con i loro bambini Henry e Martha. Franceska e Tomasz, con i loro figli Aleksy e Tommy. Anche Alfie ha un cucciolo, adottato in precedenza, di nome George. Lui e la sua fidanzata, Tigre, avevano deciso di prendere con loro il piccolo, crescendolo con amore. La nostra storia comincia in una calda giornata di sole invernale, proprio a ridosso del Natale, quando il piccolo George, si rende conto che un camion pieno di cose stava portando nuovi vicini a Edgar Road. Era dovere di Alfie accogliere i nuovi vicini, facendoli sentire subito parte di quella grande famiglia. Perché di fatto, il nostro micione, non era l’unico a girare in quel quartiere. Le famiglie di cui abbiamo parlato, vivevano come un’allegra comunità, aiutandosi, dividendo gite e momenti di gioia e accorrendo nei momenti di crisi. Allertati da Alfie, Claire e Jonathan, rendendosi conto dell’arrivo di nuovi vicini, vanno a dare loro il benvenuto. A venire a vivere lì, sono una mamma di nome Silvye con sua figlia Connie e la loro gattina Hana. Le due molto disorientate, sono reduci di brutti momenti, derivati da un difficile divorzio. Alfie e la sua compagnia di amici felini, vivono serenamente, sino a quando scoprono, un fatto molto triste che riguarda Tigre; purtroppo è affetta da una grave malattia. Nel frattempo, dopo un inizio molto gradevole, i rapporti tra Silvye e l’allegra combriccola di quartiere, s’incrinano, a causa di un giovane amore sbocciato tra Connie e Aleksy. Ancora sconvolta per il suo divorzio, Silvye non può proprio accettare che sua figlia rimanga coinvolta in una relazione a quell’età, quindi prende le distanze dalle famiglie che l’avevano ben accolta, intimando a sua figlia di non frequentare più quel ragazzo. Ma l’amore tra i due, non conoscerà tregua, spingendo i ragazzi a gesti avventati. Nel frattempo, la comunità felina, affronta momenti difficili, cercando di rimanere vicino al piccolo George, alle prese con sentimenti dolorosi, nei confronti di mamma Tigre e di scoperta, nei riguardi della gattina Hana, che lui va a trovare regolarmente.
Alfie in tutto ciò, si vedrà impegnato su più fronti: tentare di mettere riparo alle azioni sconsiderate dei suoi umani e prendersi cura del suo cucciolo, che per la prima volta si scontra con le crudeltà della vita; ma soprattutto, dovrà fare in modo di salvare il Natale.
Una storia commovente, che mette in primo piano il valore dei sentimenti, la famiglia, l’affetto degli amici e l’importanza dell’amore vero. Nella figura di Alfie, ritroviamo un piccolo angelo custode, che veglia sugli “umani” che la sorte gli ha affidato, seguendoli, consigliandoli e perché no… a modo suo rimproverandoli, per gli errori dettati da momenti difficili. Nel dramma di mamma Tigre, vengono messi in luce il dolore della perdita e la rassegnazione per l’ineluttabilità dei fatti della vita, che il piccolo George deve affrontare. Sia per gli umani che per i felini, vengono affrontati i problemi derivanti dal rapporto genitori/figli, eviscerandoli e proponendoli in diverse situazioni. Un romanzo quindi caldo e commovente, ma al di là dei pittoreschi protagonisti, estremamente attuale, con tematiche valide e importanti.
Ho adorato Alfie, incredibile, saggio e sofferto con il piccolo George. Mi sono profondamente commossa per la storia di Tigre, coraggiosa mamma gatta, orgogliosa fino alla fine. Trovo questo libro adatto a tutte le età e anzi, consiglio vivamente di leggerlo insieme ai propri bambini, perché si accostino a certe situazioni con storie dissimulate, potendone poi parlare con i propri genitori. Una di quelle storie che io amavo leggere alle mie piccole, quando sul letto tutte insieme, sceglievamo la favola della buona notte.
Anche per questa volta è tutto, mie Fenici. Vi auguro buona lettura.
December 31, 2020
Een paar weken voor kerst lijkt alles goed te gaan met Alfie, zijn families en vrienden. Totdat er een nieuw gezin op Edgar Road komt wonen en er door een misverstand ruzie uitbreekt. Alfie en George zetten alles op alles om met kerst weer alles goed te krijgen maar al snel leren ze dat er problemen zijn die zelfs Alfie niet kan oplossen.
Alfie is echt een heerlijke kat. Hij is leuk, lief, een tikkeltje eigenwijs en overschat zichzelf regelmatig. Met deze eigenschappen kan hij dan ook niet anders dan zijn families proberen te helpen. Uiteraard is dit voor een kat niet gemakkelijk en zo loopt hij elke keer weer tegen verschillende problemen aan.
Het mooiste van de boeken uit deze serie is dat er elke keer een aantal zware en moeilijke onderwerpen aan bod komen. Ruzies, puberteit maar ook verlies komen aan bod. Door Alfie zijn manier van doen weet hij hier altijd een mooie en positieve draai aan te geven.
Alfie is echt een heerlijke kat. Hij is leuk, lief, een tikkeltje eigenwijs en overschat zichzelf regelmatig. Met deze eigenschappen kan hij dan ook niet anders dan zijn families proberen te helpen. Uiteraard is dit voor een kat niet gemakkelijk en zo loopt hij elke keer weer tegen verschillende problemen aan.
Het mooiste van de boeken uit deze serie is dat er elke keer een aantal zware en moeilijke onderwerpen aan bod komen. Ruzies, puberteit maar ook verlies komen aan bod. Door Alfie zijn manier van doen weet hij hier altijd een mooie en positieve draai aan te geven.
July 8, 2020
Questo è uno dei libri più belli della serie. Mi è sembrato che i temi divenissero leggermente più impegnativi, nonostante di fondo ci sia una leggerezza sulla quale le vicende vengono narrate. Le famiglie e Alfie si trovano coinvolti in nuove vicende e ancora una volta il nostro gatto del cuore ce la metterà tutta per risolvere tutti i problemi.
May 12, 2020
This is one of the best books I've read this year.
When I started reading the Alfie books I enjoyed them a bit but I wasn't crazy about it. I feel that either a) I've warmed up to the characters and the book series or b) the writer has improved so much in this book. Normally in each Alfie book there is some sort of drama that Alfie decides to sort out and then everyone is happy, that seems to be the regular formula. But something just sparked with this book, I was really invested in the big problem(s) that were happening and also something happened in this book that made me tear up in almost every single chapter. I thought this book handled the topic of grief extremely well and because of that it made me so upset. I also thought it was great that the aspect of grief was written so well because Rachel Wells hasn't done that before.
The plot was really interesting and hooked me in.
The characters (which I already think are done well as they all have their own personalities) grew and we get to see how they all mature in their own ways (which also makes me sad because all the kids are growing up)
The only thing I would have originally critiqued is the way Wells writes about teenagers as she describes them as grumpy, always on their phones, never speaks to anyone and is always in their room. And I first I thought 'teenagers aren't really like that' but then I realised I was being silly and teenagers are pretty much like that.
So far this has been my favourite book of the series, and after writing all my thoughts down I think I shall change my 4 star rating into a 5 because I really enjoyed it, thought it was written really well and it played with my emotions (and when a book does that It instantly goes on my good books list) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
When I started reading the Alfie books I enjoyed them a bit but I wasn't crazy about it. I feel that either a) I've warmed up to the characters and the book series or b) the writer has improved so much in this book. Normally in each Alfie book there is some sort of drama that Alfie decides to sort out and then everyone is happy, that seems to be the regular formula. But something just sparked with this book, I was really invested in the big problem(s) that were happening and also something happened in this book that made me tear up in almost every single chapter. I thought this book handled the topic of grief extremely well and because of that it made me so upset. I also thought it was great that the aspect of grief was written so well because Rachel Wells hasn't done that before.
The plot was really interesting and hooked me in.
The characters (which I already think are done well as they all have their own personalities) grew and we get to see how they all mature in their own ways (which also makes me sad because all the kids are growing up)
The only thing I would have originally critiqued is the way Wells writes about teenagers as she describes them as grumpy, always on their phones, never speaks to anyone and is always in their room. And I first I thought 'teenagers aren't really like that' but then I realised I was being silly and teenagers are pretty much like that.
So far this has been my favourite book of the series, and after writing all my thoughts down I think I shall change my 4 star rating into a 5 because I really enjoyed it, thought it was written really well and it played with my emotions (and when a book does that It instantly goes on my good books list) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
July 17, 2023
I have read a couple of the Alfie books and they are all fun, but there are some great themes and messages. They do not have to be read in order. The stories are set on Edgar Road and star the pets in the community. Alfie calls himself a doorstep cat, he has one main owner, but also visits and stays with others at times. He is the leader of the little group. In this story a woman and her daughter move in with their cat HaNa. There is a divorce and they have returned from Japan. The cats will do what they can to make to them feel welcome. There is also a man that lives in an older, dreary home, who wants everyone to just leave him alone. There is a death and grief plays a large part in the story.
Alfie and his "son" George live happily on Edgar street with his family, who welcome the new family to the neighbourhood. His boy develops feelings toward the new girl, and George becomes smitten with her cat. Everyone is not happy about this new relationship, and it get to the point where they make a scary decision. Meanwhile Alfie's "wife" and George's "mother" is nearing the end of her life and it was sad to see this end of life story and the grief that George and Alfie feel. George "befriends" the crotchety neighbour at the end of the street and it is there that Alfie finds him to talk. They are there when needed. These stories are populated with wonderful pets that affect the lives of their owners and friends in various ways. This one ties everything up by Christmas and is a great family story. Themes include death, grief, young love, community, health issues and family.
Alfie and his "son" George live happily on Edgar street with his family, who welcome the new family to the neighbourhood. His boy develops feelings toward the new girl, and George becomes smitten with her cat. Everyone is not happy about this new relationship, and it get to the point where they make a scary decision. Meanwhile Alfie's "wife" and George's "mother" is nearing the end of her life and it was sad to see this end of life story and the grief that George and Alfie feel. George "befriends" the crotchety neighbour at the end of the street and it is there that Alfie finds him to talk. They are there when needed. These stories are populated with wonderful pets that affect the lives of their owners and friends in various ways. This one ties everything up by Christmas and is a great family story. Themes include death, grief, young love, community, health issues and family.
September 29, 2018
In the run up to Christmas, what better way to get into the spirit than spend some quality time with Alfie, George and friends.
This particular story has a very sombre feel to it. I can't go into why but there was definitely a few teary moments that had me reaching for the tissues. In parts, it really does make for some emotional reading.
The story really gets you into that festive mood. The whole sense of that time of year came flooding through the pages and I was getting as excited as the rest of the families in the book. It almost had me rushing to get all my Christmas decorations up. Almost but not quite.
I love how through a cat, the author manages to tackle lots of everyday subjects. Again I don't want to go into any real detail with the story but it will make you sit back and think of others. Christmas can be a hard time for people for various reasons but I love how people come together, with the help of Alfie of course and show what the true spirit of Christmas is all about.
Alfie In The Snow is a festive read that will make you feel all warm and cosy inside. It will have you laugh and cry as well as empathise with the families in the story. Another delightful and entertaining read in the Alfie series that can all be read as stand alone's.
My thanks to Avon and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
This particular story has a very sombre feel to it. I can't go into why but there was definitely a few teary moments that had me reaching for the tissues. In parts, it really does make for some emotional reading.
The story really gets you into that festive mood. The whole sense of that time of year came flooding through the pages and I was getting as excited as the rest of the families in the book. It almost had me rushing to get all my Christmas decorations up. Almost but not quite.
I love how through a cat, the author manages to tackle lots of everyday subjects. Again I don't want to go into any real detail with the story but it will make you sit back and think of others. Christmas can be a hard time for people for various reasons but I love how people come together, with the help of Alfie of course and show what the true spirit of Christmas is all about.
Alfie In The Snow is a festive read that will make you feel all warm and cosy inside. It will have you laugh and cry as well as empathise with the families in the story. Another delightful and entertaining read in the Alfie series that can all be read as stand alone's.
My thanks to Avon and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
September 21, 2018
This is book n. 5 in Alphie's story, but it can also be read as a stand alone book. Alphie is a cat that likes to help people, and now he has George by his side, a kitten he considers his own son and who takes after him.
In this book we met Sylvie, a woman who has been recently divorced and moved back to London from Japan and her daughter, Connie. They also have a she cat called Hannah. We are going to be "following" this family pretty close, as well as a cranky old neighbourgh and the rest of the usual suspects. There is also a story involving Alphie and his cat girl Tiger that is gonna be very sad to read, but that I somewhat felt that ended up dragging a bit as it was constantly present even when mayne ot wasn't needed to be, because I felt it didn't felt natural but forced sometimes.
All in all, it was a good book in the seriew, but IMO I felt it dragged a bit on some points and needed more action. There is also some attitudes that didn't made a lot of sense, i.e. Sylvie's towards Connie and Aleksy. I know it gets explained in the book at the end and the book needed that twist, but it felt like stretched to far to me, even the cats thought it made no sense! hehe
With the intro of a certain character by the end of the book I guess maybe Sylvie's life is gonna get sorted out. And that means... another Alphie's book? Yes, please! :)
In this book we met Sylvie, a woman who has been recently divorced and moved back to London from Japan and her daughter, Connie. They also have a she cat called Hannah. We are going to be "following" this family pretty close, as well as a cranky old neighbourgh and the rest of the usual suspects. There is also a story involving Alphie and his cat girl Tiger that is gonna be very sad to read, but that I somewhat felt that ended up dragging a bit as it was constantly present even when mayne ot wasn't needed to be, because I felt it didn't felt natural but forced sometimes.
All in all, it was a good book in the seriew, but IMO I felt it dragged a bit on some points and needed more action. There is also some attitudes that didn't made a lot of sense, i.e. Sylvie's towards Connie and Aleksy. I know it gets explained in the book at the end and the book needed that twist, but it felt like stretched to far to me, even the cats thought it made no sense! hehe
With the intro of a certain character by the end of the book I guess maybe Sylvie's life is gonna get sorted out. And that means... another Alphie's book? Yes, please! :)
December 9, 2018
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this book!
This was my first Alfie book, although I have heard of them previous to getting the approval. I knew they were animal fiction, but I wasn't sure what age they were geared towards. I felt like the writing was too immature in places, giving the book a very childish feel (not that there is anything wrong with childish) but then it swung into serious territory, talking about death and it all ending up feeling very confused for me. Maybe I wouldn't mind so much had I read the previous books, but I usually prode myself on being able to read anything without a problem.
I did enjoy parts of this, but ultimately it felt flat and awkward. Three stars.
This was my first Alfie book, although I have heard of them previous to getting the approval. I knew they were animal fiction, but I wasn't sure what age they were geared towards. I felt like the writing was too immature in places, giving the book a very childish feel (not that there is anything wrong with childish) but then it swung into serious territory, talking about death and it all ending up feeling very confused for me. Maybe I wouldn't mind so much had I read the previous books, but I usually prode myself on being able to read anything without a problem.
I did enjoy parts of this, but ultimately it felt flat and awkward. Three stars.
December 26, 2023
Actual rating 3.5/5
A solid winter/Christmas-themed read about the happenings at Edgar Road and two brave cats trying to help make the best of it. It manages to feel rather realistic, heartfelt but also heartbreaking at times, with a few thrilling moments. Alfie and George are also just such lovable characters.
My main gripe came in the form of the character of Sylvie, who does some abhorrent things in this book, all the while the book is still trying (and failing) to make her a sympathetic character. She just want too far beyond the point of likability for me to care about her. I didn't care about her last minute half-arsed change of mind, she was just awful throughout this book.
That aside, this is a solid one.
Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/20...
A solid winter/Christmas-themed read about the happenings at Edgar Road and two brave cats trying to help make the best of it. It manages to feel rather realistic, heartfelt but also heartbreaking at times, with a few thrilling moments. Alfie and George are also just such lovable characters.
My main gripe came in the form of the character of Sylvie, who does some abhorrent things in this book, all the while the book is still trying (and failing) to make her a sympathetic character. She just want too far beyond the point of likability for me to care about her. I didn't care about her last minute half-arsed change of mind, she was just awful throughout this book.
That aside, this is a solid one.
Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/20...
April 25, 2020
This book is not my usual read by any means and I would never have chosen it but it came in a box of YA books I picked up from Ebay. The premise of the book being that its told from the POV of Alfie the cat. Its weird to hear the thoughts a cat is having. Very little happens so it's a bit of a drag but it does have quite a sad part that is quite emotional and it was easy enough to whizz through, hence why it is awarded 2*s instead of 1 from me.
October 15, 2019
Despite missing out on reading books two, three and four I was pleased to find Alfie book five in a libraries collection. The timing of me reading it is just right as the plot begins prior to Halloween, but it is really a Christmas read.
November 11, 2021
Audiobook. 4 stars.
Lots of feels, from very sad to laugh out loud. Not always even, sometimes a three, sometimes a five, so a compromise at four.
A great Christmas time read.
Lots of feels, from very sad to laugh out loud. Not always even, sometimes a three, sometimes a five, so a compromise at four.
A great Christmas time read.
November 19, 2018
Oh I do love reading the Alfie books, being reacquainted with Alfie, little George and all of the other characters is always such a joy and pleasure.
There were a fair few scenes that made me giggle, just so entertaining. There was also a bit in the story which was very sad and it bought a tear to my eye, that's all I'm saying though as don't want to give spoliers.
So if you love cats, I highly recommend thos book and all the ones that come before it.
There were a fair few scenes that made me giggle, just so entertaining. There was also a bit in the story which was very sad and it bought a tear to my eye, that's all I'm saying though as don't want to give spoliers.
So if you love cats, I highly recommend thos book and all the ones that come before it.
January 5, 2019
A wonderful story, narrated by Alfie, the cat. There are touches of loneliness and grief and social issues experienced by the humans and the cats, but all in all an uplifting and gorgeous book.
October 18, 2018
OH WHAT A
FANDABBIEDOZIE BOOK.
Life in Edgeware road through the eyes of the feline Trio. Alfie his girlfriend Tiger and Baby George.
Life is certainly not dull with this trio they don't miss a trick such a highly amusing read.
There antics and what they get up to is so funny a running commentary of the day to day lives of humans and there feline friends great excitement when the Exotic Hana moves in to the house next to Alfie's family. A great laugh out loud book but have the tissues ready
I can highly recommend this book it deserves more than the 5stars This book would really appeal to cat lovers.
Delighted to get an early copy from netgalley in return for an honest review.
FANDABBIEDOZIE BOOK.
Life in Edgeware road through the eyes of the feline Trio. Alfie his girlfriend Tiger and Baby George.
Life is certainly not dull with this trio they don't miss a trick such a highly amusing read.
There antics and what they get up to is so funny a running commentary of the day to day lives of humans and there feline friends great excitement when the Exotic Hana moves in to the house next to Alfie's family. A great laugh out loud book but have the tissues ready
I can highly recommend this book it deserves more than the 5stars This book would really appeal to cat lovers.
Delighted to get an early copy from netgalley in return for an honest review.
December 23, 2019
Ancora una volta il tenero Alfie racconta le vicissitudini delle famiglie che si prendono cura di lui, trovandosi a fronteggiare i guai di Claire, Jonathan, Polly, Matt, Francesca, Tomasz e i loro figli.
Nel tempo la famiglia di Alfie si è allargata sempre di più di amici felini e umani.
Per me la saga di Alfie, del gatto che ha aggiustato i cuori, che ha donato allegria, che ha insegnato ad essere felici, è sempre un successo assicurato. E non perché sia un capolavoro letterario, ma per la semplicità dei sentimenti di cui tratta. Le buffe vicende di Alfie hanno sempre parlato di amore, di amicizia, di generosità, di accoglienza. Le storie di Alfie sono l'ideale per scaldare il cuore anche nelle sere più buie e fredde, del resto anche gli adulti hanno bisogno di una favola della buonanotte
Nel tempo la famiglia di Alfie si è allargata sempre di più di amici felini e umani.
Per me la saga di Alfie, del gatto che ha aggiustato i cuori, che ha donato allegria, che ha insegnato ad essere felici, è sempre un successo assicurato. E non perché sia un capolavoro letterario, ma per la semplicità dei sentimenti di cui tratta. Le buffe vicende di Alfie hanno sempre parlato di amore, di amicizia, di generosità, di accoglienza. Le storie di Alfie sono l'ideale per scaldare il cuore anche nelle sere più buie e fredde, del resto anche gli adulti hanno bisogno di una favola della buonanotte
February 15, 2021
5de en (voorlopig???) laatste boek over de kat alfie en zijn zoon george.
Zalige ondeugende katten, met hun hart op de juiste plaats. Dit keer is het toch wel een emotioneel boek, waarin ook afscheid nemen en verdriet een grote rol spelen.
maar toch blijft het een heerlijk feelgood boek, waarin je met een lach kijkt naar de fratsen van de katten en hun gezinnen.
Zalige ondeugende katten, met hun hart op de juiste plaats. Dit keer is het toch wel een emotioneel boek, waarin ook afscheid nemen en verdriet een grote rol spelen.
maar toch blijft het een heerlijk feelgood boek, waarin je met een lach kijkt naar de fratsen van de katten en hun gezinnen.
September 25, 2020
leggero, da leggere sotto l' ombrellone se piacciono i gatti
December 23, 2020
Trama semplice e priva di intrecci interessanti. È una lettura molto leggera, ma che, a parer mio, non appassiona.
November 11, 2019
Più e più volte una mia amica mi aveva consigliato di leggere i libri della Wells, e altrettante volte, mi ero rifiutata. Dopo aver letto questo libro, dovrò recuperare i precedenti.
L'unico narratore principale è Alfie un bel gattone che ha come proposito quello di riunire le persone o tenerle insieme a suon di miagolii e coccole. La sua grande qualità è quella di anteporre i sentimenti altrui ai suoi e di saper comprendere chi ha intorno.
L'indole è quella del gatto che abita in una casa, con i suoi ritmi e atteggiamenti tipicamente da predatore notturno, però a questo, l'autrice ci aggiunge la curiosità verso il nuovo, l'osservare le cose da un punto di vista diverso, il cercare delle soluzioni per ogni situazione e un bel senso di affetto per gli altri. Umani e non.
Le sue giornate sono scandite fra: il girovagare per il vicinato, ricevere delle coccole, ritagliarsi delle pause di sonno, praticare un po' di caccia e giochi, seguire l'educazione di George e accudire gli umani.
Il tutto lo svolge abbracciando con il suo sguardo ogni persona, gatto o cosa che lo circonda, per essere sicuro che tutto vada bene.
Claire e il marito Jonathan con i figli Summer e Toby, Sylvie e la figlia Connie, Franceska e Tomaz con il figlio Aleksy, vengono osservati da Alfie nel loro quotidiano fatto di lavoro, scuola, innamoramenti e momenti di socialità. Se secondo Alfie, alcune situazioni sono da sistemare o migliorare, come ogni gatto degno di nota, ci mette lo zampino e in questo libro deve farlo un bel po' di volte.
Durante la lettura mi sono divertita e ho avuto anche dei momenti in cui ho riflettuto, poiché la storia, per quanto potrebbe apparire semplice, in realtà è uno spaccato di vita che ho trovato narrativamente confortevole. Molto buona la descrizione del quotidiano per quanto riguarda le persone, mentre quella felina, per quanto improbabile, è interessante e regala al lettore una percezione diversa sulle relazioni fra gli animali.
Ammetto che, al termine della lettura, ho guardato i miei gatti con occhi diversi.
L'unico narratore principale è Alfie un bel gattone che ha come proposito quello di riunire le persone o tenerle insieme a suon di miagolii e coccole. La sua grande qualità è quella di anteporre i sentimenti altrui ai suoi e di saper comprendere chi ha intorno.
L'indole è quella del gatto che abita in una casa, con i suoi ritmi e atteggiamenti tipicamente da predatore notturno, però a questo, l'autrice ci aggiunge la curiosità verso il nuovo, l'osservare le cose da un punto di vista diverso, il cercare delle soluzioni per ogni situazione e un bel senso di affetto per gli altri. Umani e non.
Le sue giornate sono scandite fra: il girovagare per il vicinato, ricevere delle coccole, ritagliarsi delle pause di sonno, praticare un po' di caccia e giochi, seguire l'educazione di George e accudire gli umani.
Il tutto lo svolge abbracciando con il suo sguardo ogni persona, gatto o cosa che lo circonda, per essere sicuro che tutto vada bene.
Claire e il marito Jonathan con i figli Summer e Toby, Sylvie e la figlia Connie, Franceska e Tomaz con il figlio Aleksy, vengono osservati da Alfie nel loro quotidiano fatto di lavoro, scuola, innamoramenti e momenti di socialità. Se secondo Alfie, alcune situazioni sono da sistemare o migliorare, come ogni gatto degno di nota, ci mette lo zampino e in questo libro deve farlo un bel po' di volte.
Durante la lettura mi sono divertita e ho avuto anche dei momenti in cui ho riflettuto, poiché la storia, per quanto potrebbe apparire semplice, in realtà è uno spaccato di vita che ho trovato narrativamente confortevole. Molto buona la descrizione del quotidiano per quanto riguarda le persone, mentre quella felina, per quanto improbabile, è interessante e regala al lettore una percezione diversa sulle relazioni fra gli animali.
Ammetto che, al termine della lettura, ho guardato i miei gatti con occhi diversi.
December 11, 2019
I thought this would be a light, fun Christmas read, especially as the story is told from the perspective of Alfie the Doorstep Cat. A doorstep cat is one who claims various families as "his".
Alfie takes his duties very seriously, and although he lives with Claire, Jonathan and their children, he takes care of several other families on the street. His plans to solve problems don't always work out as planned but in the end he does get things right. When a couple of teens plan to run away together, Alfie carries on in a hilarious manner until the parents are aware of the situation. When an elderly man falls in his home, Alfie fetches Jonathan and Claire to come help. Once out of the hospital, the grumpy old man becomes part of the regular street "family".
But the book is not all Christmas fun and games. Alfie's girlfriend, Tiger, is very quiet and is tired all the time. When her family takes her to the vet she tells Alfie that it is nothing serious and she is getting better. Soon, however, she can no longer hide the truth that she is dying. She passes away just before Christmas and Alfie and George have to struggle to keep from drowning in sadness over the holiday. Alfie tries hard to keep himself together for the sake of his son, who is taking his Tiger Mum's death very hard.
In spite of his sometimes teenage attitude, George is still a great joy to his father. The children smuggle the cats into their Nativity play and bring the house down when Joseph announces "And Baby Jesus is a Cat". George becomes an internet sensation when he is videoed leaping out of the manger in all his cuteness. Although the audience loved the play, the headmistress was not impressed.
So although this particular book almost had me putting it down because parts are so sad, I will likely read more from the series.
Alfie takes his duties very seriously, and although he lives with Claire, Jonathan and their children, he takes care of several other families on the street. His plans to solve problems don't always work out as planned but in the end he does get things right. When a couple of teens plan to run away together, Alfie carries on in a hilarious manner until the parents are aware of the situation. When an elderly man falls in his home, Alfie fetches Jonathan and Claire to come help. Once out of the hospital, the grumpy old man becomes part of the regular street "family".
But the book is not all Christmas fun and games. Alfie's girlfriend, Tiger, is very quiet and is tired all the time. When her family takes her to the vet she tells Alfie that it is nothing serious and she is getting better. Soon, however, she can no longer hide the truth that she is dying. She passes away just before Christmas and Alfie and George have to struggle to keep from drowning in sadness over the holiday. Alfie tries hard to keep himself together for the sake of his son, who is taking his Tiger Mum's death very hard.
In spite of his sometimes teenage attitude, George is still a great joy to his father. The children smuggle the cats into their Nativity play and bring the house down when Joseph announces "And Baby Jesus is a Cat". George becomes an internet sensation when he is videoed leaping out of the manger in all his cuteness. Although the audience loved the play, the headmistress was not impressed.
So although this particular book almost had me putting it down because parts are so sad, I will likely read more from the series.
March 3, 2019
Alfie is a doorstep cat who has three families. He lives with Claire and Jonathan and their children. Polly, Matt and their children are their neighbours and Franceska and Tomasz and their children are former neighbours. All three families are very good friends with each other, thanks to Alfie. Alfie is the adopted "dad" to a kitten named George.
Sylvie and her teenage daughter, Connie, move in next door to Alfie and he always like to welcome new people to the neighbourhood. He arranges for them to become friends with his families. They have an indoor cat named Hana who is George's age and they want to become friends. Things seem to be going well until Sylvie, recently divorced, overreacts about Connie's friendship with Alesky, one of Franceska and Tomasz's sons.
Harold is an old bitter man living down the street. George has been trying to make friends with him but Harold's not interested ... until he has an accident and Alfie and George come to the rescue.
As the Christmas season approaches, there is a lot happiness but also sadness for Alfie and George.
This is the fifth and latest in Alfie series and I liked it (I've read them all). Though it's part of a series, it works as a stand alone. It is written in first person perspective in Alfie's voice. We can see the conversations he has with other cats. Plus he understands the conversations of humans around him (rather than "blah blah blah blah blah Alfie blah blah blah). Though he can't talk back to them in their language, he does try to communicate in cat-talk and expressions. As a head's up, though the story is about cats, it does have mature themes.
I look forward to reading others in this series.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2019/03...
Sylvie and her teenage daughter, Connie, move in next door to Alfie and he always like to welcome new people to the neighbourhood. He arranges for them to become friends with his families. They have an indoor cat named Hana who is George's age and they want to become friends. Things seem to be going well until Sylvie, recently divorced, overreacts about Connie's friendship with Alesky, one of Franceska and Tomasz's sons.
Harold is an old bitter man living down the street. George has been trying to make friends with him but Harold's not interested ... until he has an accident and Alfie and George come to the rescue.
As the Christmas season approaches, there is a lot happiness but also sadness for Alfie and George.
This is the fifth and latest in Alfie series and I liked it (I've read them all). Though it's part of a series, it works as a stand alone. It is written in first person perspective in Alfie's voice. We can see the conversations he has with other cats. Plus he understands the conversations of humans around him (rather than "blah blah blah blah blah Alfie blah blah blah). Though he can't talk back to them in their language, he does try to communicate in cat-talk and expressions. As a head's up, though the story is about cats, it does have mature themes.
I look forward to reading others in this series.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2019/03...
December 23, 2020
Ik keek er echt naar uit om Alfie weer te gaan lezen. De bijzondere kat met zijn kitten George zorgen er steeds voor dat ik een grote glimlach op mijn gezicht krijgt tijdens het lezen.
Wat me tijdens het lezen van de eerste pagina’s meteen opvalt is dat Wells een terugblik maakt naar de andere boeken, zodat, mocht je de andere boeken niet gelezen hebben, perfect kunt instappen in de serie.
Je merkt tijdens het lezen dat Alfie weer genoeg beleefd en voor iedereen het beste wil. Hij zorgt er in eerste instantie wellicht voor dat het geheel ietwat in de soep loopt, maar uiteindelijk zorgt hij samen met George en zijn mensen dat het allemaal op zijn pootjes terecht komt.
Wat in dit deel vooral opvalt is dat er ook een verdrietig laagje over het verhaal zit. Wells laat hiermee duidelijk zien dat verdriet en gelukkig heel goed naast elkaar kunnen lopen. Zo is Alfie het ene moment verdrietig vanwege het missen van iemand en het volgende moment gelukkig om alles wat hij heeft. Dat heeft Wells erg mooi verwoord.
Ook komen andere serieuze onderwerpen aan bod, zoals liefde, rouw en eenzaamheid. En dan vooral liefde tussen twee jongeren die geheim gehouden moet worden, met alle gevolgen van dien….
De hoofdstukken zijn kort, waardoor je erg snel geneigd bent om door te lezen.. En hierdoor lees je het boek eigenlijk in één ruk uit. Dit is echt een boek om met een kop koffie of thee en een dekentje op de bank te kruipen en er pas vanaf te komen als het boek uit is.
Ik heb weer erg genoten van Alfie en George. En ik hoop dan ook dat Wells nog lang door gaat met verhalen over Alfie en George schrijven.
Deze recensie is eerder verschenen op Koukleum.nl.
Wat me tijdens het lezen van de eerste pagina’s meteen opvalt is dat Wells een terugblik maakt naar de andere boeken, zodat, mocht je de andere boeken niet gelezen hebben, perfect kunt instappen in de serie.
Je merkt tijdens het lezen dat Alfie weer genoeg beleefd en voor iedereen het beste wil. Hij zorgt er in eerste instantie wellicht voor dat het geheel ietwat in de soep loopt, maar uiteindelijk zorgt hij samen met George en zijn mensen dat het allemaal op zijn pootjes terecht komt.
Wat in dit deel vooral opvalt is dat er ook een verdrietig laagje over het verhaal zit. Wells laat hiermee duidelijk zien dat verdriet en gelukkig heel goed naast elkaar kunnen lopen. Zo is Alfie het ene moment verdrietig vanwege het missen van iemand en het volgende moment gelukkig om alles wat hij heeft. Dat heeft Wells erg mooi verwoord.
Ook komen andere serieuze onderwerpen aan bod, zoals liefde, rouw en eenzaamheid. En dan vooral liefde tussen twee jongeren die geheim gehouden moet worden, met alle gevolgen van dien….
De hoofdstukken zijn kort, waardoor je erg snel geneigd bent om door te lezen.. En hierdoor lees je het boek eigenlijk in één ruk uit. Dit is echt een boek om met een kop koffie of thee en een dekentje op de bank te kruipen en er pas vanaf te komen als het boek uit is.
Ik heb weer erg genoten van Alfie en George. En ik hoop dan ook dat Wells nog lang door gaat met verhalen over Alfie en George schrijven.
Deze recensie is eerder verschenen op Koukleum.nl.
September 24, 2018
This is a first for me by this author, but not my last.
I didn't realise this was book five in a series, I'll be looking up the first four as it was most enjoyable.
Life in Edgar Road through the eyes of a feline trio... Alfie, Tiger and George.
Edgar Road is very quiet in the lead up to Christmas... that is until we meet Sylvie, a recently divorced mum, to daughter Connie, who have both moved back to London from Japan. They bring their cat Hannah with them. Can they make their new house a home in time for the festive season?
At the end of Edgar Road a cranky old neighbour twitches his windows and refuses to be drawn into the community spirit. Maybe all he needs is a bit of kindness shown to get him in the mood for the season!
As the snow starts to fall, Alfie and George have their work cut out for them to bring the street together in time for Christmas.
A heart-warming feel-good novel that is perfect for the festive season... with lots of laugh-out-loud moments as well as some tearful ones.
I'm looking forward to more in this series as well as catching up on previous stories.
Thank-You Netgalley for my ARC.
I didn't realise this was book five in a series, I'll be looking up the first four as it was most enjoyable.
Life in Edgar Road through the eyes of a feline trio... Alfie, Tiger and George.
Edgar Road is very quiet in the lead up to Christmas... that is until we meet Sylvie, a recently divorced mum, to daughter Connie, who have both moved back to London from Japan. They bring their cat Hannah with them. Can they make their new house a home in time for the festive season?
At the end of Edgar Road a cranky old neighbour twitches his windows and refuses to be drawn into the community spirit. Maybe all he needs is a bit of kindness shown to get him in the mood for the season!
As the snow starts to fall, Alfie and George have their work cut out for them to bring the street together in time for Christmas.
A heart-warming feel-good novel that is perfect for the festive season... with lots of laugh-out-loud moments as well as some tearful ones.
I'm looking forward to more in this series as well as catching up on previous stories.
Thank-You Netgalley for my ARC.
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