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Jim Shanahan

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Jim Shanahan lives in Sydney, Australia with his wife, Kitrina, and their daughters Kate and Emma. The Shanahans share their house with two chocolate Labradors (Perry and Millie), two tabbies (Lola and Ruby) and three goldfish.

Jim is interested in the promotion of literacy and in providing students from disadvantaged backgrounds with educational opportunities. He has a vision to provide children from all over the world with fun, educational reading materials that encourage them to learn about other countries and their cultures.

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Jim Shanahan I am currently working on the second book in the "My big, fat magical cat series". The book will focus on Italy and it will see Jasmine and Lola visit…moreI am currently working on the second book in the "My big, fat magical cat series". The book will focus on Italy and it will see Jasmine and Lola visit Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, Naples, Turin and Palermo.(less)
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My first book was "My big, fat magical cat goes to France". I chose France because I learned French at school and I have been fascinate…more
Hi Barbara Ann,

My first book was "My big, fat magical cat goes to France". I chose France because I learned French at school and I have been fascinated with the country ever since. I have been lucky enough to go to France six times and I would love to go back and follow the Tour de France for a couple of weeks.

I also love history and I am hoping to provide children with an appreciation of the culture and languages of other countries.(less)
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My big, fat magical cat's guide to Berlin

My Big Fat Magical Cat loves to share her favourite things to do and see in each of the cities she visits. Today’s post, counts down Lola’s five favourite things to do while in Berlin.

No. 5: Feast on Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest cake) after a long bike ride through the beautiful Grunewald forest.

No. 4: Have Wiener Schnitzel for lunch in the Schloss gardens, after a busy morning explori Read more of this blog post »
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“The Cubist paintings in the Centre Pompidou in Paris were strange but amazing. The big fat magical cat said they made her eyes hurt.”
Jim Shanahan, My big fat magical cat goes to France

“I have drunken deep of joy,
And I will taste no other wine tonight.”
Percy Bysshe Shelley

“When you laugh, laugh like hell. And when you get angry, get good and angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough.”
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“I had a teacher once, grade school somewhere. Philippines, I think, because she always wore a big white hat. So it was somewhere hot. I was always twice the size of the other kids, and she used to say to me: count to ten before you get mad, Reacher. And I've counted way past ten on this one. Way past.”
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“The Cubist paintings in the Centre Pompidou in Paris were strange but amazing. The big fat magical cat said they made her eyes hurt.”
Jim Shanahan, My big fat magical cat goes to France

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