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Able Seacat Simon: The Wartime Hero of the High Seas

Lynne Barrett-Lee

ebook | Pages: 250 pages

Rating: 4.35 | 86 Users | 25 Reviews

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1471151840 (ISBN13: 9781471151842)

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Inspired by a true story, this is the fictional reimagining of 'Able Seacat' Simon's adventures and heroics in dangerous wartime seas.

Simon is discovered in the Hong Kong docks in 1948 and smuggled on board the H.M.S Amethyst by a British sailor who takes pity on the malnourished kitten. The young cat quickly acclimates to his new water-borne home, establishing himself as the chief rat-catcher in residence while also winning the hearts of the entire crew.

Then the Amethyst is ordered to sail up the Yangtze to take over the guarding of the British Embassy, and tragedy strikes as the ship comes under fire from Communist guns. Many of the crew are killed and Simon is among those who are seriously wounded. Luckily, with the help of the ship's doctor, the brave cat makes a full recovery and is soon spending time with the injured men in the sick bay, purring and keeping their spirits up. News of Simon's heroism spreads and he becomes famous world-wide - but it is still a long journey back to England for both the crew and the plucky little cat known as 'Able Seacat Simon'…

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Title	:	Able Seacat Simon: The Wartime Hero of the High Seas
Author	:	Lynne Barrett-Lee
Book Format	:	ebook
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 250 pages
Published	:	January 14th 2016 by Simon Schuster UK
Categories	:	Animals. Cats. War. World War II. Historical. Historical Fiction

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Ratings: 4.35 From 86 Users | 25 Reviews

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4/5 stars . i enjoyed this so much? it was so pure and wholesome but also nerve-wracking because you just couldn't tell what was going to happen? kind of sad kind of lovely . beautiful

Always afraid to read this kind of thing in case of a sad ending (thought) I was safe this time. Not sure about cat's being written as though they are human but good story of courage, determination and fortitude. Well known a cat can help to comfort and reduce stress simply by being such a wonderful creature. I had heard about the Yangtse Incident but had no idea when or why it took place so that was an education in itself.

As an animal lover, this book was right up my street. Simon starts out as a kitten barely scraping by in Hong Kong, and ends a young cat with a purpose, and a following.

Inspired by a true story, "Able SeaCat Simon" tells the story of a black and white stray cat who is sneaked aboard HMS Amethyst in 1948 whilst she was docked in Hong Kong.Thinking that he was destined just to be a normal ships cat, Simon has no idea that being on board HMS Amethyst will lead to more adventures than any cat normally experiences even with their nine lives!When HMS Amethyst travels up the Yangtse River, the ship and her crew (and cat) are taken hostage by communist Chinese soldiers

I loved this book. A sweet easy read. Going to share with my husband who will enjoy both the cat and the British navy.

This is the wonderful fictional account of a malnuourished kitten found in Hong Kong by a British sailor who smuggles him aboard his ship.His adventures on board as rat catcher and sick bay visitor are heartwarming and sometimes tear jerking.A great read!I was given a digital copy of this book by the publisher Simon and Schuster U.K. via Netgalley in return for an honest unbiased review.

Lynne Barrett-LeeBorn in London, I began my writing career as a teenager, when I was discovered by a London-based literary agent, Annie Hallam, via a fan letter I sent to an actor who was her friend. Though life and love took precedence and I didnt actually achieve publication then, I returned to my first love in 1994, as a mother of three, newly transplanted to Cardiff. My first paid-for piece of