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Fearless Felines: 30 True Tales of Courageous Cats (Hardcover)

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“What a fun and informative book! Not only do we have some great stories about cats, we also learn some superstitions and fun facts. Beautifully illustrated and a must for cat lovers.”
— Debbie Buck, Vintage Books, Vancouver, WA

Description


From World War II London to outer space, meet the coolest cats in history in a colorful illustrated compendium of famous felines and cat facts.

Drawing from the thrilling lives of more than 30 adorable cats throughout history, Kimberlie Hamilton retells the fascinating tales of cats through the centuries. Meet Mrs. Chippy, a cat who joined a daring ocean journey to Antarctica, or Simon, the only cat to receive a medal for wartime bravery, and dozens more. Filled with colorful depictions of each cat and feline facts throughout, this is the perfect gift for cat and history lovers alike.

About the Author


Kimberlie Hamilton has written all sorts of things over the years, but what she loves most of all is writing entertaining non-fiction books for kids with curious minds. She believes that everyone and everything has a fascinating story to tell, if one simply knows how to observe and which questions to ask. Kimberlie has two Master’s degrees, one in screenwriting from the University of California and another in Cultural & Creative Communication from the University of Aberdeen. She lives with her partner and four cats in Scotland and hopes to have her own animal sanctuary someday! Visit her online at www.kimberliehamilton.co.uk.

Praise For…


"A cornucopia for cat connoisseurs." -- Kirkus Reviews"Hamilton's playful text is perfectly accessible, expertly blending the cute with the courageous [...] As for the individual subjects, their stories are surprisingly enticing. The tales [...] will change the way readers view their furry friends." -- Booklist"Packed with heartwarming stories and fun facts, this book will please animal lovers. An excellent addition to elementary school libraries and children's nonfiction collections." -- School Library Journal

Product Details
ISBN: 9781338355833
ISBN-10: 133835583X
Publisher: Scholastic Nonfiction
Publication Date: November 5th, 2019
Pages: 160
Language: English