Product Description

Fictional columnist James Qwilleran has finally completed his book showcasing the stories related to him by residents of Moose County-that famous region four hundred miles north of everywhere. With an introduction by Lilian Jackson Braun, this delightful volume reveals the offbeat "history" of Moose County-in never-before-published stories. It's a treat for old and new fans alike.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #191888 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-25
• Released on: 2003-11-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Fans of Lilian Jackson Braun's Cat Who... series won't want to miss Short and Tall Tales: Moose County Legends Collected by James Mackintosh Qwilleran. In the voice of Qwill, her beloved fictional journalist, Braun presents 27 amusing yarns, from "The True(?) History of Squunk Water" to "Those Pushy Moose County Blueberries."
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
Braun here presents stories about the denizens of Moose County, presumably collected by the journalist hero of her numerous mysteries.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Lilian Jackson Braun is the author of twenty-four previous Cat Who . . . novels and the upcoming The Cat Who Brought Down the House.

Customer Reviews

Only diehard "Cat Who" fans will appreciate this one
It's a nifty little book, don't get me wrong; and you can polish it off in a single afternoon. And some of our favorite "Cat Who" personalities and families are mentioned, so it's like coming home to familiar faces. These 27 tales just won't be entertaining or meaningful to anyone who hasn't read at least a few of Braun's episodes. The best myth / legend is saved for last, in which the mystery of Midwestern scamadiddles is revealed. That one could be shared aloud with others, even if they don't know that KoKo and Yum Yum are Siamese cats. But a larger question looms here: Does this publication, authored by fictional character James "Qwill" Qwilleran, signify the end and culmination of the series? I hope not. Those of us who live Down Below still have a need to believe in the existence of eccentric Moose County, 400 miles north of everywhere. We enjoy visiting there every once in a while, even if the trip is made page-by-page instead of by car or boat.

James Mackintosh Quilleran, has finally finished his work
Fans of The Cat Who... mystery series have something to celebrate. The protagonist of the novels, James Mackintosh Quilleran, has finally finished his work SHORT AND TALL TALES, a series of stories told to him by the residents of Moose county. At the beginning of each tale, Quill explains how each story came into his possession and who gave it to him.

Every reader will have a favorite or two but all the unique anecdotes in this book make a delightful holiday gift especially for series fans. Two of this reviewer's favorites are the "Secret Of The Blacksmith's Wife" (revealed to her grandson on her deathbed) and the "Tale Of Two Tombstones" (related by the stonecutter told to his grandson).

There are twenty-seven stories in this collection and anytime the reader feels blue, try this collection for a pick-me-up.

Harriet Klausner

I didn't *want* to be disappointed...
I was really looking forward to anything else by Braun that dealt with Moose County inhabitants, et al., but although it does indeed live up to its title, this small book has little of the charm of the longer "Cat Who..." novels. Jim Qwilleran is the collector and faithful scribe of these tales; there is (appropriately although sadly) no sign of either KoKo or Yum Yum to brighten the pages. The tales are for the most part VERY short as is the book itself (see previous review re: white space and value for $$) and didn't last me an hour altogether. I was disappointed as the tales themselves didn't seem to have the color of Braun's other novels and short as they were, seemed to drag. I *love* the actual "Cat Who" series and even though the series has deteriorated somewhat (there have been almost 30 of them, after all), I look forward to the next installment!