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Cat Tales #1
The Winter Kitten
Brianna doesn't know how she'll make it through her first winter in Portland. It rains too much, she misses her mother and the country life they once shared, and with Christmas coming up she's having a hard time adjusting to life with only her dad. When she finds a kitten trapped in their garage, Brianna is sure things will get better. But nothing goes as planned, and Brianna wonders what she's gotten herself into.
CAT TALES is a series of short, stand-alone fiction celebrating the human-animal bond, from award-winning author Linda Benson.
CAT TALES is a series of short, stand-alone fiction celebrating the human-animal bond, from award-winning author Linda Benson.
41 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2013
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About the author
Linda Benson
13 books43 followersLinda Benson is the author of THE GIRL WHO REMEMBERED HORSES, SIX DEGREES OF LOST, WALKING THE DOG, FINDING CHANCE and THE HORSE JAR (which has been translated into Spanish.)
She is also the author of a series of short fiction called CAT TALES, including THE WINTER KITTEN, THE SPRINGTIME CAT, THE SUMMER CAT, THE AUTUMN KITTEN, THE NEWLYWED CAT, THE ACCIDENTAL KITTEN and THE GRANDFATHER CAT.
Her passion for nature and animals often finds its way into her writing. She has been a veterinary assistant, zoo keeper, race track groom, realtor, children's librarian, and owned both a native plant nursery and a saddle shop. Currently, she volunteers teaching English as a Second Language.
Ms. Benson lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and a myriad of animals.
http://www.lindabenson.blogspot.com
She is also the author of a series of short fiction called CAT TALES, including THE WINTER KITTEN, THE SPRINGTIME CAT, THE SUMMER CAT, THE AUTUMN KITTEN, THE NEWLYWED CAT, THE ACCIDENTAL KITTEN and THE GRANDFATHER CAT.
Her passion for nature and animals often finds its way into her writing. She has been a veterinary assistant, zoo keeper, race track groom, realtor, children's librarian, and owned both a native plant nursery and a saddle shop. Currently, she volunteers teaching English as a Second Language.
Ms. Benson lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and a myriad of animals.
http://www.lindabenson.blogspot.com
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September 13, 2017
What a wonderful short story The Winter Kitten was by Linda Benson its the first in a series of 7, I really needed something light after the last few books I have read its a short story, well written & highly enjoyable.
After losing her mother to cancer Brianna is heartbroken, now living with her father she is a bit lost living in Portland she hears a noise & becomes quite scared her father gives her a torch to keep her safe.
She eventually calls her neighbour Donna & she tells her that she thinks the noise is a kitty so she gives her a trap to catch it, Brianna tries to see if she can see it but she can't anyway she finally catches it in the trap & its a Calico female she hides it from her father as he hates animals & wont let her keep it she then asks Donna's nephew josh to help her he tries to get the kitty out of the cage but they find its a wild kitty , it scratches Josh's arm he says its okay.
Brianna then remembers what her mother told her get kitty litter, food, water & tries to get the kitties trust she finally names it Mira, what happens from here on in a a heart-warming story of a little girl who will not give up on taming her cat.
I reccomend this cute story for everyone.
After losing her mother to cancer Brianna is heartbroken, now living with her father she is a bit lost living in Portland she hears a noise & becomes quite scared her father gives her a torch to keep her safe.
She eventually calls her neighbour Donna & she tells her that she thinks the noise is a kitty so she gives her a trap to catch it, Brianna tries to see if she can see it but she can't anyway she finally catches it in the trap & its a Calico female she hides it from her father as he hates animals & wont let her keep it she then asks Donna's nephew josh to help her he tries to get the kitty out of the cage but they find its a wild kitty , it scratches Josh's arm he says its okay.
Brianna then remembers what her mother told her get kitty litter, food, water & tries to get the kitties trust she finally names it Mira, what happens from here on in a a heart-warming story of a little girl who will not give up on taming her cat.
I reccomend this cute story for everyone.
December 1, 2015
A very sweet short story about a girl who has just lost her mom to cancer and is now living with her dad in Oregon. She used to live on a farm but is now living in a city. She had to give away all her animals and one winter day she finds a feral calico kitten.
December 4, 2013
My Review: "Brianna doesn't know how she'll make it through her first winter in Portland. It rains too much, she misses her mother and the country life they once shared, and with Christmas coming up she's having a hard time adjusting to life with only her dad. When she finds a kitten trapped in their garage, Brianna is sure things will get better. But nothing goes as planned, and Brianna wonders what she's gotten herself into."
My Review: This was such an enjoyable short story. I love how it was rather realistic, the kitten acted like a wild kitten should. I liked seeing how Brianna and her father's relationship developed once they started opening up and talking. I think this is a feel good, warm you up this Christmas kind of book.
My Review: This was such an enjoyable short story. I love how it was rather realistic, the kitten acted like a wild kitten should. I liked seeing how Brianna and her father's relationship developed once they started opening up and talking. I think this is a feel good, warm you up this Christmas kind of book.
June 27, 2023
cute
Cute but so predictable. Short story best suited for pre teens. It’s about life experiences as well as a kitten. Easy to imagine the scenes and just a sorta mind numbing book some might like to de stress unless your type of destressing is reading a absorbing book that pulls you in. This is definitely not that book.
Originally I was looking forward to reading the other books in this series but it’s a little too kitty ish lol for me! I like children’s books and teen books but this was pretty mediocre. Even as a cat lover…
Cute but so predictable. Short story best suited for pre teens. It’s about life experiences as well as a kitten. Easy to imagine the scenes and just a sorta mind numbing book some might like to de stress unless your type of destressing is reading a absorbing book that pulls you in. This is definitely not that book.
Originally I was looking forward to reading the other books in this series but it’s a little too kitty ish lol for me! I like children’s books and teen books but this was pretty mediocre. Even as a cat lover…
August 21, 2018
Miracles really do exist.
It started a bit slow, but I kept reading. Eventually, it got very interesting. That's when it happened- The End.
This story is about a young teen girl who's mother died from cancer. She moves to Portland to live with her dad and begin a life of uncertainty & fear. However, kind neighbors and a feral kitten change all of that. - Tyra Rathje
It started a bit slow, but I kept reading. Eventually, it got very interesting. That's when it happened- The End.
This story is about a young teen girl who's mother died from cancer. She moves to Portland to live with her dad and begin a life of uncertainty & fear. However, kind neighbors and a feral kitten change all of that. - Tyra Rathje
May 22, 2018
I enjoyed so much I wish there was more.
Looking forward to seeing more from you. Your character s were interesting yet simple. A little more detail and length would have been better. Loved the kitten. Thanks.
Looking forward to seeing more from you. Your character s were interesting yet simple. A little more detail and length would have been better. Loved the kitten. Thanks.
February 20, 2018
Such a sweet story!
February 24, 2021
The story was so good! I wanted too see if the family was going to keep the kitten
and was able to tame the kitten.
and was able to tame the kitten.
February 28, 2021
Easy Read
Good short story for young people who like animals. Ending was a bit anticlimactic. Further adventures of Mira and her person would be fun to read.
Good short story for young people who like animals. Ending was a bit anticlimactic. Further adventures of Mira and her person would be fun to read.
January 31, 2022
Great book
January 12, 2024
Don’t give up
The way the girl did not give up on the kitten her love, patience, and hope. The eventual success of her efforts was heart warming.
The way the girl did not give up on the kitten her love, patience, and hope. The eventual success of her efforts was heart warming.
January 5, 2016
After her mother died, Brianna had to give up her dogs and life in the country to move to Portland with her father. When a kitten seeks refuge in the garage during a storm, Brianna resolves to tame the kitten and keep it, but worries about whether her father will let her. In addition, the kitten also leads to a new friendship with a neighbor's family, so Brianna doesn't feel quite so lonely.
Not sure if Brianna's method for taming the kitten is the best — anyone in a similar situation should probably seek professional help and advice.
Not sure if Brianna's method for taming the kitten is the best — anyone in a similar situation should probably seek professional help and advice.
April 20, 2015
Wildly charming .
I had lots of wild pets when I was a child so can relate. This young lady was used to dogs. It was well written with a young girls perspective. There are several more in this series I'm looking forward to reading.
I had lots of wild pets when I was a child so can relate. This young lady was used to dogs. It was well written with a young girls perspective. There are several more in this series I'm looking forward to reading.
October 23, 2015
Heart touching
I was so amazing I just can't explain. A tale of never giving up hope, and getting over the loss of a loved one. While facing problems of her own, this is a great series for humans that love reading, cats ,and never giving up.
I was so amazing I just can't explain. A tale of never giving up hope, and getting over the loss of a loved one. While facing problems of her own, this is a great series for humans that love reading, cats ,and never giving up.
August 20, 2016
Really cute little story. Love cat stories to pick up my day. Enjoyed the simple style and would like to see a sequel. Already downloaded and started second book in the series. All tell original cat stories at different times of the year. Love. Love.
December 20, 2015
I felt that this book had a writing style more suitable for those around the ages of 11-14,so not for me personally, but it did have a sweet ending.
January 21, 2017
Like. It
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