Bibliography: 

Alexander, L. (2012). Time Cat. New York, NY. Square Fish.   

Plot Summary: 

Gareth is a black cat that is owned by a young boy named Jason. When Jason gets in trouble at home he gets sent to his room and asks Garth about his nine lives. This is when the cat speaks to him and tells him that he doesn’t exactly have nine lives, but that he can travel to different places at different times. This is where Gareth and Jason’s adventures begin. 

Critical Analysis: 

This novel is definitely high fantasy. The author gives Garth, the cat, the ability to talk and gives him the power to time travel to different destinations in the past. The plot is set on the abilities of Garth, the cat. The plot also takes the reader to other ancient countries, where Jason is able to learn about ancient history. The author also gives the reader a glimpse of historical practices in regards to the characters' cultures. For example in Egypt, they learn that the cat is worshiped but in Germany they were considered wicked creatures. The author was also able to give the novel enough suspense to keep the reader wondering where Garth would go next and what type of treatment was given to cats. The overall theme of this novel is that animals like humans also have problems and have to find ways to survive. 

Strengths: The novel is able to keep the reader's attention and focus on the adventures of Garth and Jason. 

Weaknesses: The novel was well written and no weaknesses were found. 

Review excerpt (Goodreads)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/822630.Time_Cat