Publisher 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.

Notes

A classic from the author of Thomasina and The Poseidon Adventure. Peter Brown longs for a pet cat, and when he is knocked down and injured, he is astonished when he wakes up and finds he has turned into a cat! But life as a stray can be dangerous, and he is befriended by the abandoned Jennie, who teaches him all about life as a cat. Ages: 9+

Author Biography

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).

Review

"The most perfect children's book that has ever been written" Matt Haig"'Jennie' makes you really and truly feel as if you've lived in the world of cats." Vivian FrenchPraise for 'Thomasina':
"This is a story that cats would love as much as I do!" Michael Morpurgo

Long 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.

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S "Jennie " makes you really and truly feel as if you "ve lived in the world of cats. Vivian French Praise for Thomasina ": SThis is a story that cats would love as much as I do! Michael Morpurgo

Feature

* Introducing a new generation of readers to Paul Gallico's exquisite children's novels, to include a foreword by previous children's laureate Michael Morpurgo * Also available: THOMASINA (978-0-00-739518-7) *Collins Modern Classics are relaunched with gorgeous new covers, bringing these timeless story to a new generation. Competition: Michael Morpurgo, Anne Fine, Penguin Modern Classics

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"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. * Introducing a new generation of readers to Paul Gallico's exquisite children's novels, to include a foreword by previous children's laureate Michael Morpurgo * Also available: THOMASINA (978-0-00-739518-7) * Fresh new Essential Modern Classic livery Competition: Michael Morpurgo, Anne Fine, Penguin Modern Classics

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