Socks

by Beverly Cleary

Book Overview

"Both children and adults with roar with laughter."--School Library Journal

Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary charms readers with yet another lovable character--Socks, a jealous cat who must learn to share his owners with their new baby.

Socks is one happy cat. He lives the good life with his affectionate owners, Mr. and Mrs. Bricker. Ever since the day they saved him from a life spent in a mailbox drop slot,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688200672
• ISBN13: 9780688200671
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Meow!

This may be my favorite Beverly Cleary book, which is saying a lot because I'm one huge fan of Henry and Ramona. It takes a lot of creativity and perspective to write a book entirely from the point of view of a cat, and have it come across as real and touching, not as schlock. Socks the book and Socks the cat are well worth reading again and again, especially the hilarious final chapter.

Socks

This book is about a gray kitten with white paws named Socks. Socks is bought by a couple living in a small house.The couple decided to have a baby. The baby was receiving all of the attention Socks normally received. Socks decided to leave the house. Running away from home caused Socks to get in a fight with another cat in the neighborhood. Socks returned home needing attention for his injuries. The couple saw the cuts and sores on Socks. Socks received lots of loving care and a nice comfortable bed to sleep in. There is a happy ending to the story. You'll need to read the book to find out the ending. I recommed this book for readers who love animals. I enjoy reading about any kind of animal. Animals add more excitement and comedy to a story.

Socks is great!

I read Socks three times when I was in third grade. I still think of it as one of my favorite childhood books.

Cat Freaks like me will love Socks!!!

It started out I just wanted to read Beverly Cleary books, but when I read socks I loved it so much I decided to read it over.I have read Socks 4 times! When I am not reading anything else I trie to sneak it in.

A really good book for cat lovers!

Debbie and her brother, George, go out in the city with a box of kittens. On the box, it said 25 cents per kitten. Three bratty children wanted to keep Debbie's favorite kitten, but Debbie hid him in the mailbox. Then the mailman came and let Socks out. The Brickers bought the kitten and loved him for year. Then Mrs. Bricker gets a new pet...a baby! They put Socks in the basement. The baby bothers the kitten for a long time. Then Socks gets to know the baby and they become best friends.