We love all our new books, but some stand out. The Journey of Neil, the Great Dixter Cat, presented to the library by Fergus Garrett during his September visit to Seattle, tells the fascinating story of a kitten from the streets of Kabul, Afghanistan who came to be a popular fixture at the well-known garden in Sussex. Written by Honey Moga, the kitten’s naming, personality, friendships with Fergus and others at Great Dixter, and adventures with the garden’s resident dachshunds, Conifer and Miscanthus are all presented in Dabin Han’s lively illustrations, along with key elements of the history of Afghanistan. Check it out!
Reviewed by Laura Blumhagen
Excerpted from The Leaflet, Volume 12, Issue 10, October 2025