The Adventures of Buddy The Cat: Buddy’s Mouse Chasing Company by Ravyn Hicks-Badger

As I was interviewing Indie Author and bookseller, Dora Badger for an episode of Indie Reads TV, I was introduced (by way of her book) to her niece, Ravyn Hicks-Badger.  I'm always pleased to have Indie Authors refer other authors to me, and in this case, especially so!

I must say, what a delightful story!  I was so pleased to read this fun little tale of an entrepreneurial little cat.  The story is imaginative and clever.  I love the specific descriptions of Buddy’s clothing, and most especially his goldfish tie.  The idea of a cat who has a secret identity is wonderful, and the twist at the end, nothing short of a first-rate giggle!

The illustrations, from Amanda Erb, were terrific; detailed where they needed to be, but not so overwhelming that the art detracted from the story.  This book is the perrrrfect (sorry, I had to do it) collaboration between storyteller and artist.  Beginning readers will love this book, and younger children will enjoy having it read to them!

Congratulations to eight-year-old Ravyn Hicks-Badger at achieving a dream and setting the bar high for children’s book authors everywhere at such a young age!  This book proves that an author can truly be anyone who has a story to tell.  I hope Ravyn writes more stories for us to enjoy.