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Titus rules! -
Dick King-Smith ; illustrated by John Eastwood.
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.
91 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Annotations:
- Queen Elizabeth's youngest corgi prevents a series of disasters at Windsor Castle and earns the title "king among dogs."
Best Books:
- Publishers Weekly Book Review Stars, November 25, 2002 ; Cahners; United States
Horn Book Guide:
- Fall 2003 Younger Fiction Rating 4, Recommended, with minor flaws.
Reading Measurement Programs:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Middle Grade
Book Level 5.1
Accelerated Reader Points 1
Reviews:
- Shelle Rosenfeld (Booklist, Feb. 1, 2003 (Vol. 99, No. 11))
As Corgi puppy Titus learns, being a royal dog has its advantages: the queen may rule the country, but she serves her Corgis devotedly. In return, equally devoted Titus does his best to help out--stopping a jewel thief, calling attention to an overflowing bathtub, even sniffing out a fire, which earns him the title, "King among Dogs." Dog lovers will enjoy this light, humorous novel, which paints an irreverent, if generally good-natured, portrayal of British royals and palace life, bolstered by alternately baffled, amused, and inspired interactions between and among humans and canines. And, despite her proper manners, the queen is not above a little hooliganism herself: she honors her pet Titus with a little graffiti. Kids will enjoy the engaging Titus; the fast-moving, witty prose; and the adventures inspired by loyalty and royalty, whether two legged or four. Comic drawings add to the fun. Category: Books for Middle Readers--Fiction. 2003, Knopf, $15.95. Gr. 2-5.Kirkus (Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2002 (Vol. 70, No. 23))
King-Smith's (Chewing the Cud, p. 1312, etc.) animal tales usually leap over the Atlantic with ease, but not this time. Poking affectionate fun at Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the author looks at their relationship through the eyes of Titus, one of the Queen's ten corgis. Never referring to his royal mistress as anything other than "the servant," Titus learns proper behavior from his mum ("Our servant she may be, but it's important to treat servants right if you want them to look after you well"), earns a place on the Queen's lap after nabbing a jewel thief, then on her very bed after heading off a flood (Philip falls asleep in his tub, leaving the taps on), and a cigarette-caused fire. In frequent hatched-ink sketches, Eastwood mingles recognizable Royals with stubby, confident-looking canines. American readers will admire Titus for his courage and cleverness, but the lèse-majesté humor of repeatedly catching Philip in undignified circumstances or listening to him and "Madge" (short for "Majesty") bicker over the domestic menagerie doesn't carry the same resonance on this side of the pond. A near-miss. 2003, Knopf, $15.95. Category: Fiction. Ages 9 to 11. © 2002 Kirkus Reviews/VNU eMedia, Inc. All rights reserved.Horn Book (The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2003)
Titus, Queen Elizabeth II's favorite corgi, enjoys life at Windsor Castle. His days are filled with adventure (including catching burglars) and comforts (countless custard cream cookies). Though lightweight and heavily illustrated, this short novel may prove difficult for American readers because of the many references to British royalty. Category: Younger Fiction. 2003, Knopf, 92pp, $15.95, $17.99. Ages 5 to 9. Rating: 4: Recommended, with minor flaws.Donnie Smith (The Lorgnette - Heart of Texas Reviews (Vol. 16, No. 1))
Queen Elizabeth's youngest corgi (a breed of dog) saves the queen's jewels, saves the family from a fire, saves the prince from an overflowing bathtub, and earns the title "king among dogs." One reservation is that the book uses the word bitches one time when talking about the female dogs at the castle. Fiction. Grades PreK-3. 2003, Knopf, 91p., $15.95. Ages 3 to 9. Subjects:
- Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926- Fiction.
Pembroke Welsh corgi Fiction.
Dogs Fiction.
England Fiction.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | PZ7.K5893 Ti 2003 |
2002030095 |
[Fic] |
0375814612 0375914617 (lib. bdg.) 9780375814617 9780375914614 |