Mister Got to Go and Arnie

Mister Got to Go #2

by Lois Simmie

Mister Got to Go's life turns upside down when Arnie, a very small, noisy dog, arrives at the old Sylvia Hotel. No more nice afternoon naps in Mr. Foster's office; no more brushing his whiskers against Mr. Foster's toothbrush; and no way of escaping Arnie. When Arnie doesn't fit in, Mr. Foster comes up with a plan to find him a new home.Where else would a mischievous Yorkshire Terrier be happy but in the company of Mister Foster's dear friend from Paris, Madame LaTour and her lovely dog Fifi?

Genres: Cats, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2002

Reviews

[Suzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming follow-up to “Mister Got To Go” about a new pet at the Sylvia Hotel. Mister Got To Go has some competition! I highly recommend this book if you’re familiar with the West End of Vancouver and the Sylvia Hotel. The illustrations are detailed and the plot is cute. This is a longer book so parents looking for a short bedtime read should keep that in mind. I read this to my baby son and he seemed to enjoy it.

[zunggg · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sequel to the excellent "Mister Got to Go" was called for, but this doesn't make the grade. GtG spends too much time sulking in the shadow of the rage-inducing yappy dog, and the anecdotal structure (this has the feel of a personal scrapbook) is exasperating where it was entertaining the first time around. Art is every bit as lush as before.

[Teddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the historical the Hotel Sylvia in Vancouver, BC Canada, there lived a grey cat named Got To Go. Across the street was beautiful English Bay. Mister Foster, the hotel manager didn't like Go To Go in the hotel. He said, "As soon as it stops raining, that cat's got to go. Got To Got had lived there for seven years so no one paid attention to Mr. Foster.

Got To Go enjoyed life at the Sylvia Hotel until Arnie showed up. Arine was a very small dog. Got To go went down stairs for three days and wouldn't come up. Many people tried to coax Got To Go up stairs but with no luc. Then Mr. Foster finally tried and Got To Go went up stairs. Arine chased Got to Go but Got To Go put Arnie in his place.

Arnie didn't chase Got To Go again but barked non-stop. He was getting on the nerves of the guests. One day a seagull flew by and Arnie decided to follow. Mr. Foster brought him to the vet and the clinical report read, "Dog is delusional. Believes it can fly." There are more escapades with Arnie and Got To Go but I won't give them away.

This is a delightful book for both children and adults. The Sylvia Hotel is is a real place that is still here in Vancouver. In fact my aunt stayed there a couple of years ago when she came to visit. This book is highly recommended!

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

After seven years Mister Got To Go is still staying in a Vancouver hotel and the manager is still saying that when the rain stops the cat has to go. Now a very small dog named Arnie has found his way into the hotel and Mister Got To Go does not like him. Will the two every find peace?

Lois Simmie has truly captured the spirit of a cat here. I think most cats would go off and sulk because of an annoying dog in their space. While glad that Arnie survived, I have to admit I did love the picture of him flying off the roof after a seagull. The manager's frustration also comes across very clear and easy to feel.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The original book is charming, this one just didn't measure up.