Product Description

Milly and Tug are a cat and a mouse. Milly and Tug are the best of friends. In five short stories, these unlikely companions have fun playing off each other as they go about their day. Ever-determined Tug is quick to show up his pal in a spelling contest. Milly gets even with Tug when she scares him silly with a story about a fierce cat who likes to hunt mice for sport. But when Tug sets out into the wilderness to seek good fortune, unexpected danger awaits. Will Milly be there when he needs her most?

As heartwarming as they are humorous, these easy-to-read stories seamlessly blend the battles and joys of one special friendship.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2094525 in Books
• Published on: 1999-05-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 78 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 2-3-These stories have short sentences and brief, episodic chapters. Brisson's is the better of the two, clearly showing the sometimes difficult yet loving relationship between two sisters, as the older one goes from being bossy to kind and the younger one overcomes her fears and gets in her own teasing. The characters are real, the language is accessible, and the simple black-and-white illustrations bring the two girls to life. Milly, a cat, and Tug, a mouse, also exemplify the difficulties of getting along with others. They compete in a spelling bee, practice a play, tell stories, and write a book describing how they met. The characters and their childlike actions will appeal to young readers and the pen-and-ink illustrations enhance the story. Unfortunately, the text is a bit saccharine and the author talks down to her audience. While not of stellar quality, these offerings will be welcome additions for libraries looking for titles to bridge the transition from beginning readers to chapter books.
Amy Lilien, Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Dian Curtis Regan is the author of the middle-grade quartet Monster of the Month Club, Monsters in the Attic, Monsters in Cyberspace, and Monsters and My One True Love, as well as the picture book Dear Dr. Sillybear. A former resident of Edmond, Oklahoma, Ms. Regan now lives in Venezuela.

Jennifer Danza makes her children's book debut with The Friendship of Milly and Tug. A graduate of Pratt Institute, she lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband.

Customer Reviews

Funny Friends
Milly and Tug's spelling bee is one of the funniest I've ever seen--Amelia Bedelia fans will love the word play. When the two friends co-author a book, they run into difficulty right away. Should the title be "Milly and Tug" or "Tug and Milly"?

The pair may have disagreements (while the reader chuckles), but their genuine friendship makes the book touching as well as humorous.

The illustrations--wonderful black-and-white line drawings--add to the humor.

Funny chapter book for beginning readers
"It is rare for a mouse to be a cat's best friend," said Tug. "Right," Milly agreed. "A mouse is usually a cat's best dinner." This fun chapter-book for early readers has lots going for it: situations that make you smile, chuckle and laugh out loud. The illustrations by Jennifer Danza perfectly capture Milly and Tug's relationship. This is very reminiscent of Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad books. The author also captures the ups and downs of childhood friendships with great accuracy. This would be a great gift for the child in your life who is ready for a chapter book. I hope we hear more from Milly and Tug!

Milly and Tug a book not just for kids
This book is just so cute. It is one of my favorites. You will love it too. They are great best friends that come over problems like a spelling bee and scarey stories. You will enjoy this book again and again. I have read it 4 times and I am on not bored of it yet. Go buy it you will love it. It is a heartwarmer.