Claw of the Werewolf
Ratings38
Average rating3.8
What a disappointment! This book was cute, and Stuart was amusing, but the story really petered out at the end.
I never thought I'd say this, but Stuart Little is a sulky, immature jerk. I don't think I've ever read a children's book where the main character gets progressively more unlikable and learns absolutely nothing throughout the entire story.
I loved this book as a kid, and even acted in it in a theatre production. However, it was far less adventurous than I remembered, and reading it had me wondering what kind of messages I was instilling in my kiddo. Stuart throws so many tantrums about basically nothing! Charlotte's Web feels better to me, but ultimately both are less strong than I remember!
I generally enjoyed this book but I was very disappointed in the ending. It felt rushed and I it really took away from my enjoyment of the book.
A 1001 CBYMRBYGU.
My sons have always told me to read Stuart Little. But for some reason I always seem to set their recommendations aside. Once again, I am sorry that I did so.
Stuart Little is my new favorite book. I loved the chapter where Stuart goes to substitute in a school. Absolutely brilliant dialogue.
First half of the book was a whimsical “haha Stuart is small” kinda kid's story. Second half was a train wreck and a waste of my time. Stuart falls in love with a bird and goes on a journey to find her...only to then fall for some random other girl (why is there a Thumbelina sized woman in this universe?) and then he acts like a total Nice Guy (tm) loser to that girl so she ditches him. He then continues on the bird journey...okay?? Was there a point to this book? How did this get turned into a movie? Why is Stuart not a mouse-mouse but a mouse-looking boy? I was very happy to fling this into the nearest little free library.
This is such a childhood Classic!!! It wasn't quite as good as I remembered, but it was still good!!!
Loved Stuart Little growing up. Have probably reread this a dozen times in my lifetime so far. Who doesn't love a story about a little mouse on an adventure. Definitely will be reading this to my daughter in the future.
I don't know how many times I've read this book, but reading it again for the Childhood Favourites Reading Challenge was a joy. Even though I knew what was going to happen, I still laughed when I read about Stuart inside the piano, and I felt sad when his friend Margalo the bird left home.