Catwalk A Feline Odyssey is the true-to-life story of a vagabond tabby cat and the people she meets on her journey in search of a forever home.
Tiger is a young, comfort-loving tabby cat, the cherished pet of Sam and Beth, a young newlywed couple. Then trouble strikes in the form of Donna, the couple's new baby. Feeling neglected and more than a little jealous, Tiger misbehaves and is soon relegated to being an outdooor cat. When she herself becomes pregnant, Beth insists she be disposed of, so Sam drops her off at a nearby industrial park. Alone, and with her babies due any minute, Tiger suddenly finds herself adrift in a big, impersonal, and occasionally hostile world. Her odyssey ultimately takes her halfway across the continent, and brings her in contact with such diverse characters as a feminist warehouse worker, a Cajun fisherman, a game warden and his wife, a trio of hoboes, and a Mexican-American family. She is befriended by many, abused by some, but her indomitable spirit always carries her through. Her struggle for survival and her search for home and family is a story animal lovers of all ages will want to read and share.
Excerpt
The huge fish leaped and danced on the end of the line as if it knew its very life depended on the effort. "Okay, reel him in......No, let him go! Let him go!" Obviously, this was a very complicated operation. I made my way to the side of the wildly rocking boat and planted my forepaws on the railing. I wasn't going to miss a moment of this battle! "Okay, bring him in now, careful!... Easy, now, easy."
Pam's face and arms glistened with perspiration, and her short dark curls were plastered tight against her head. The fish was nearly to the boat now, and was it ever a monster! It looked almost big enough to have ME for lunch! It wasn't jumping anymore, but it was still far from beaten. Charlie reached into the boat for the gaff, but as he turned back to snare the struggling bass, his elbow caught me on the shoulder and I went overboard!
The shock of the icy water took my breath away, and I fought to regain the surface. I gasped for air and started paddling for all I was worth. I wasn't sure if I was headed in the right direction or not, but in any case I didn't get very far before a strong hand scooped me out of the waves. I clung mightily to that hand as it swept me back to the boat and safety. Charlie squeezed the excess water from my fur with his free hand and laid me across his lap. Pam quickly wrapped me in a warm sweater and cradled me in her arms.
"Poor Tuffy," she kept saying. "Poor Tuffy. Poor wet pussycat." Charlie pulled in the anchor and rowed back to the dock, where the rental agent gave them an old towel and a disgusted look.
"Cain't see takin' a cat on board a boat anyways." he grumbled. "Anyone knows cats an' water don't mix."
Professional Reviews
On the Road with a very clever cat
If you like cats and adventure stories, this is the book for you! Kathie Freeman has created a spunky feline protagonist that you can't help but root for and a colorful world of natural and human wonders for her to explore. Touching, funny, wise & unique - I've never read a book quite like this. I didn't want it to end and hope Ms Freeman writes a sequel
A Must Read for All Cat Lovers!
This is a lovely book every cat lover should read. Catwalk follows the journey of a gray tabby female cat, and is told in her own words. She is known by various names by the people she encounters throughout the story. I was angered and horrified at the beginning when she is bought only to be dumped later when caring for her is no longer convenient (or appealing). Join her as she walks with a number of people, including a very kind homeless man, in her quest to return to her true home, and her people. I was surprised by the ending, but definitely not disappointed.
Incredible cat book
A little tabby is disgarded by her owners, and then she happens upon people who care for her. She is taken on an inadvertent cross-country trip, and travels though swamps, a circus, the desert, and meets many different creatures as she tries to get back to her friends.
On her journey she meets a poacher, a sherif, a hobo, law enforcement, and a very nice family in western Texas. I did truly enjoy this book.
Major League ballplayer Justin Moore is kidnapped from his own ballpark and transported to a foreign land. It might take high-level international negotiations to free him. Or maybe he will take matters into his own hands.
Hearts of Gold
Synopsis
by
Frank P. Whyte
Portland, Oregon is known as the City of Roses. Of course that’s an odd name for a city whose mere mention conjures images of driving winds and torrential ra
