Seacat Simon: The little cat who became a big hero

by Jacky Donovan

When young cat Simon is smuggled on board a ship, he never imagines his quiet little life will soon become an adventure fit for heroes.

With new friend Peggy, the ship’s dog, he bravely fights King Rat and his gang, rescues the crew, and shows the joy an animal can bring to our lives.

Winning the hearts of the sailors and people across the world, Seacat Simon’s inspiring and moving true tale of love, friendship and adventure is sure to enthrall a new generation of children.


"An action packed read, rich in detail, harrowing in places, heart-warming in others, and with a beautiful ending." Sheila Jeffries, author of "Solomon's Tale".

EDITION FOR CHILDREN: Contains bonus quiz material.
NOTE: Able Seacat Simon’s story is published by Jacky Donovan for adults too — “Simon Ships Out: How one brave, stray cat became a worldwide hero” — in ebook, paperback and audio formats.

175 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 27, 2016

About the author

Jacky Donovan might not have nine lives, but she does have a few. Bored with being a 'Stepford' housewife in Southampton, Jacky packed her bags and headed to London then Gran Canaria over a decade ago. She's now an established memoir author and, more importantly, curious about heroic pets. Her latest books, "Simon Ships Out" and "Smoky" -- the memoirs of the world's first celebrity cat and dog respectively -- are Amazon No.1 bestsellers, whilst her erotic and humorous personal memoir, "Instant Whips and Dream Toppings", is a whip-crackingly captivating bestseller for adults.

In between her writing she has recently trekked to see Mount Everest; tandem jumped from a tiny plane; been on Canarian TV due to her crazy long fingernails; run a lesbian dining club; escaped from a yoga holiday in a dinghy; and regularly does charity work for Breast Cancer and Gay Pride. She currently spends her time between backpacking the world and her home in Gran Canaria.

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK TO BETA READ. THE AUTHOR WROTE THIS BOOK FOR CHILDREN AND IT IS ABOUT A CAT THAT WENT TO SEA—FROM THE CAT’S MOUTH. THIS IS A TRUE STORY ABOUT A CAT THAT WAS GIVEN HONORS BY THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND FOR HIS HELP DURING WWII. THE BOOK STARTS WITH SIMON’S LIFE IN HONG KONG LIVING A FUN LIFE WITH HIS BROTHER AND FRIENDS. HIS BEST FRIEND RESIDES ON A WARSHIP AND FINDS SIMON WHENEVER HE IS IN PORT AND TELLS HIM OF ALL HIS ADVENTURES AND TRIES TO CONVINCE SIMON TO COME ABOARD. SIMON LOVES HIS LIFE AS IT IS—UNTIL—HIS BROTHER IS KILLED AND THE MEAN CAT COMES AFTER HIM. SIMON IS PICKED UP BY A SAILOR WHO CUDDLES HIM AND MAKES HIM FEEL BETTER BUT HE TAKES HIM ON BOARD. ON BOARD HIS NEW FRIEND IS A DOG AND THEY HAVE ALL KINDS OF ADVENTURES. THIS IS A FUN BOOK FOR KIDS AND A TRUE STORY WHICH MAKES IT EVEN MORE ENTICING.