Book description
“If in doubt, wash!”
What is it like to be a cat? Find out in this classic animal story from
the renowned writer Paul Gallico.
Peter Brown longs for a pet cat. One day, he is following a stray cat
through the streets when he is knocked down and seriously hurt. On
waking, he is astonished to find that he has turned into a cat… The
world is a dangerous place for him, but luckily he is rescued and
befriended by Jennie, a kindly stray tabby who has been abandoned by her
owners. Adventures wait around every corner for the two new friends, as
Jennie teaches Peter all about life as a cat.
Humorous and touching, and packed with acutely observed feline
behaviour, this is a beloved classic that's essential for any cat-lover.
“'Jennie' makes you really and truly feel as if you've lived in the
world of cats.” Vivian French
Praise for 'Thomasina':
“This is a story that cats would love as much as I do!” Michael Morpurgo
PAUL GALLICO (1897-1976) was born in New York City and studied at
Columbia University. After serving in the First World War he became a
journalist with the New York Daily News where he enjoyed particular
acclaim for his sports writing. In 1936 Paul Gallico moved to Salcombe
in South Devon where he became a full time writer, living in a house on
a hill with his Great Dane and twenty-three cats. He became a notable
war correspondent during the Second World War. Among Paul Gallico's best
known books are The Snow Goose (1941), a classic story of Dunkirk, and
The Poseidon Adventure (1969), which was made into a very successful
film. His magical stories about animals, particularly cats, are enduring
favourites. These include Jennie (1950) and Thomasina (1957).
