James Herriot's Cat Stories
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Between these covers, teller and tales finally meet in a warm and joyful new collection that will bring delight to the hearts of readers the world over: James Herriot's Cat Stories. Here are Buster, the kitten who arrived on Christmas; Alfred, the cat at the sweet shop; little Emily, who lived with the gentleman tramp; and Olly and Ginny, the kittens who charmed readers when they first appeared at the Herriots' house in the worldwide bestseller Every Living Thing. And along with these come others, each story as memorable and heartwarming as the last, each told with that magical blend of gentle wit and human compassion that marks every word from James Herriot's pen. Publishers Weekly Viewers of Herriot's TV series All Creatures Great and Small will find themselves in familiar territory here. We meet Olly and Ginny, feral kittens who disdained indoor life. Frisks's ``spells'' were a puzzle until Herriot learned that the cat licked the medicine saucer of its owner, a terminal cancer patient. Oscar, an injured stray was notable for attending public meetings. Moses, a black kitten, joined a litter of pigs and was accepted by the sow. These heartwarming stories should make an ideal gift for cat lovers. Illustrations not seen by PW. (Sept.)
IntroductionAlfred: The Sweet-Shop Cat1Oscar: The Socialite Cat21Boris and Mrs. Bond's Cat Establishment47Olly and Ginny: Two Kittens Who Came to Stay63Emily and the Gentleman of the Road83Olly and Ginny Settle In105Moses Found Among the Rushes113Frisk: The Cat with Many Lives123Olly and Ginny: The Greatest Triumph135Buster: The Feline Retriever149
