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    Oi Gets Lost, by Lorna Likiza | Dedicated Review

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    Oi Gets Lost

    Written by Lorna Likiza

    Illustrated by Yevheniia Melnyk

    Ages 6+ | 124 Pages

    Publisher: Bright Lights Books | ISBN-13: 9781739985318

    What to Expect: Cats, human-animal relationships, family, learning to survive

    Mummy has often warned her kittens not to stray too far from home; there are cars that could run them over, dogs that will chase them, and humans who throw rocks and shout. But Oi can’t help it—he’s an inquisitive kitten who loves to explore! Then, one day, his quest for adventure and fried food goes wrong. Chased by a ferocious dog, Oi finds himself alone in an unfamiliar neighborhood, with no idea how to get back home. Soon he is learning a lot—from how to hunt rats and make humans be kind to him, to what it’s like to have a friend. But will he ever find his way back home?

    Oi Gets Lost is told from a cat’s-eye perspective, inviting readers to experience the busy, dirty, dangerous human world as a small, curious, vulnerable animal experiences it. With both humor and pathos, the narrative helps readers understand why it is important to care for animals and recognize their right to survival and happiness, all while taking them along for an exciting adventure in a colorful and bustling African city. Bright illustrations in warm colors help bring this setting to life, allowing readers to see through Oi’s eyes.

    Overall, Oi Gets Lost is an exciting story and thought-provoking reflection on human-animal relationships, perfect for cat-loving readers.

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    Lorna Likiza is a Kenyan writer, tutor of French, and Founder of the Heroe Book Fair. Oi Gets Lost is her first published book. She considers Literature as one of her passions and lives in Mombasa.

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    Dr. Jen Harrison provides writing and research services as the CEO of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She has been an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and has published academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.

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    1. Hans on June 5, 2022 1:00 pm

      It’s a really funny and moving story. You can explore Kenyan life thru the eyes of a cat. We don’t have so much original insights from Kenyan authors of that quality. Especially for young readers. Excellent.

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