Simon Ships Out
How one brave, stray cat became a worldwide hero
Simon Ships Out by Jacky Donovan. Uniquely quirky look at HMS Amethyst true story told thru humorous voice of Able Seacat Simon the ship's cat. Simon Ships Out: How one brave, stray cat became a worldwide hero is a warm hearted and humorous look at a horrific war incident which most people today are unaware of. Able Seacat Simon was, at the time of the Yangtze Incident, a worldwide hero and photos of Able Seacat Simon appeared in the worldwide media, on television, Pathe News and even eventually Able Seacat Simon's obituary was posted in Time Magazine.
Simon Ships Out: How one brave, stray cat became a worldwide hero is narrated by Able Seacat Simon himself and is a witty, heartwarming tale of an exceptionally brave and wonderful cat.
Able Seacat Simon was, and still is, the only cat ever to have won the PDSA Dickin Medal, awarded to animals for bravery in war situations. It has currently been won by 65 animals - horses, dogs and pigeons - but Able Seacat Simon remains the only cat to have been honoured with it. His memoir Simon Ships Out: How one brave, stray cat became a worldwide hero is enticingly told and published in time for a significant anniversary of the Yangtze Incident in which Able Seacat Simon was involved.
The Simon Ships Out: How one brave, stray cat became a worldwide hero by Jacky Donovan is available in both kindle and paperback format. It is suitable for adults and children. Simon Ships Out: How one brave, stray cat became a worldwide hero makes a perfect present for catlovers and animal lovers. It will entertain anybody who enjoys an exciting, adventurous, humorous and emotional tale of one exceptional cat's ability to be a hero and a source of great compassion to the crew of HMS Amethyst during the Yangtze Incident.
I hope you enjoy Able Seacat Simon's story and recommend it to all cat lovers and animal lovers.
What readers are saying about me
Purrrfect
As an incorrigible cat lover, I just loved this! Hoorah for Simon, the world's first celebrity cat!
"Sure to move and entertain all who read it" - Euro Weekly newspaper
I loved this book
i loved this book! really original and unexpected. I got properly involved in little Simon's world, and was rooting for him on his adventures. Based on historical events, with plenty of imagination and creativity added, it is a book that could appeal to all ages and both men and women. Be adventurous and give it a go...
PS - Is their a side project in a book from the chief rat's viewpoint? Maybe he is misunderstood...!
Simon, a real cat, not a cartoon
Truthfully, at first I wasn't sure I would like this book as the story is told by a cat and it took me a few pages to get into it, but when I did, I was delighted. I'd not heard of Simon and his adventures, so learned something new about WWII and it must have taken quite a bit of research to produce this entertaining book. Simon is funny, realistic, and sad as I imagine all things related to war are. I do think most people will enjoy the book very much.
"Can't put down" read
This is a book that will not only appeal to cat lovers everywhere but also to adults and young readers who enjoy a "cant put down"read.Written through the eyes of Simon himself this book provides a unique experence to events leading up to and beyond what has come to be known as "the yangtze incident". This book should be on everybodys christmas list.
A great read
As a self confessed cat lover, I just had to get this book. A really surprising tale, and a great read. For everyone who thinks cats are aloof, then think again as Simon is the cat's whiskers! Put this one on your Christmas list, or buy it as a fab surprise for young and old - you'll be very popular if you do!
