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Charlie the Kitten Who Saved A Life
Heartwarming and lovable, Charlie will squirm his way into your heart. Perfect for fans of A Streetcat Named Bob and Alfie the Doorstep Cat.
But what could I do? I was just a little cat and nobody ever listened to me. I made a promise to myself that I’d do everything I possibly could to save her, whatever the danger to me, and no matter how many lives I lost in the process...
Charlie the kitten would do anything for his human. Having just recovered from a debilitating illness, eleven-year-old Caroline isn’t feeling her best, and the arrival of a new baby only makes her feel even more left out.
So when Caroline decides to run away, Charlie follows, vowing to protect her at all costs. But for such a little kitten, it’s a big and scary world outside the comfort of the cottage – how far will he go to save his greatest friend?
But what could I do? I was just a little cat and nobody ever listened to me. I made a promise to myself that I’d do everything I possibly could to save her, whatever the danger to me, and no matter how many lives I lost in the process...
Charlie the kitten would do anything for his human. Having just recovered from a debilitating illness, eleven-year-old Caroline isn’t feeling her best, and the arrival of a new baby only makes her feel even more left out.
So when Caroline decides to run away, Charlie follows, vowing to protect her at all costs. But for such a little kitten, it’s a big and scary world outside the comfort of the cottage – how far will he go to save his greatest friend?
320 pages, Paperback
First published August 11, 2016
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Sheila Norton
61 books159 followersWinner of the RoNAs 'Christmas and Winter Seasonal Award' novel, 2022, with 'Winter at Cliff's End Cottage'.
I live in Chelmsford, UK, with my husband Alan. We have three married daughters and six grandchildren. I've been writing ever since I was a little girl, and finally achieved my lifelong ambition to have a novel published, with the acceptance in 2002 of 'The Trouble With Ally'. Prior to this, I'd been having short stories published in women's magazines for about ten years.
My most recent books are stories set in the English county of Devon, and most include pets in the story! They are feel-good contemporary fiction.
I worked for most of my life as a medical secretary. I now write full-time. I like to relax by reading, walking,swimming, and seeing my family and friends.
I am passionate about my writing and love to hear from my readers. I am also happy to give talks to writers' groups and others, and book signings, in my local area.
I live in Chelmsford, UK, with my husband Alan. We have three married daughters and six grandchildren. I've been writing ever since I was a little girl, and finally achieved my lifelong ambition to have a novel published, with the acceptance in 2002 of 'The Trouble With Ally'. Prior to this, I'd been having short stories published in women's magazines for about ten years.
My most recent books are stories set in the English county of Devon, and most include pets in the story! They are feel-good contemporary fiction.
I worked for most of my life as a medical secretary. I now write full-time. I like to relax by reading, walking,swimming, and seeing my family and friends.
I am passionate about my writing and love to hear from my readers. I am also happy to give talks to writers' groups and others, and book signings, in my local area.
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April 4, 2021
Výborná knižka🙂🙂! Ďalšia najlepšia knižka akú som kedy prečítala😁😁.
August 29, 2018
Charlie The Kitten Who Saved A Life by Sheila Norton is positively delightful. Written in the first person from the point of view of Charlie, the reader 'sees' all the action through the eyes of a cat. Sheila Norton is a master story teller and really captured the imagination. I truly believed Charlie was narrating the story!
As a crazy cat lady with five cats, I certainly recognised the traits of a cat. The whole tale was wonderful and uniquely done.
There are the themes of love and loyalty, watchfulness and safety, family and friendship. I loved the bond between Charlie and his humans. I admired his bravery with the feral cats. His exchanges with them were enchanting. The whole novel was just exquisite and too delightful for words.
I love Sheila Norton's books. I always languish in her words, never wanting them to end.
Buy Charlie The Kitten Who Saved A Life today and fall head over heels in love with Charlie, the small kitten with the big heart.
As a crazy cat lady with five cats, I certainly recognised the traits of a cat. The whole tale was wonderful and uniquely done.
There are the themes of love and loyalty, watchfulness and safety, family and friendship. I loved the bond between Charlie and his humans. I admired his bravery with the feral cats. His exchanges with them were enchanting. The whole novel was just exquisite and too delightful for words.
I love Sheila Norton's books. I always languish in her words, never wanting them to end.
Buy Charlie The Kitten Who Saved A Life today and fall head over heels in love with Charlie, the small kitten with the big heart.
October 28, 2016
A cheerful cat story to escape into for a while.
September 6, 2024
It's a charming book by Sheila Norton. The story introduces Charlie, a small cat with a big heart.
Charlie is not your ordinary kitten. He is determined to make a difference. However, there's a catch—nobody ever listens to him. Poor Charlie, right?
The story revolves around Charlie, the cat, who is cleverly portrayed as a protector, not just a kitten. He fearlessly protects Caroline, the little girl who loves him. When she decides to run away from home, a resolute Charlie follows her, leading to an unexpected adventure.
Sheila Norton's writing is a delightful blend of innocence and charm. This heartwarming story, narrated by Charlie, the clever and protective cat, is a journey back to childhood's innocent and endearing tales. I could vividly picture the cats and kittens gathered around, listening intently to his tale. The author's ability to see the world through Charlie's eyes offers amusing insights into human behaviour.
As an ex-cat owner, I found Charlie's adorable and humorous behaviour incredibly endearing. It brought back many fond memories of my own "Charlie, the cat," who saved my life when I needed it.
This heartwarming story warmed my heart and brought a lot of joy and laughter into my life. I'm sure it will do the same for you!
Great story. I would highly recommend it.
Charlie is not your ordinary kitten. He is determined to make a difference. However, there's a catch—nobody ever listens to him. Poor Charlie, right?
The story revolves around Charlie, the cat, who is cleverly portrayed as a protector, not just a kitten. He fearlessly protects Caroline, the little girl who loves him. When she decides to run away from home, a resolute Charlie follows her, leading to an unexpected adventure.
Sheila Norton's writing is a delightful blend of innocence and charm. This heartwarming story, narrated by Charlie, the clever and protective cat, is a journey back to childhood's innocent and endearing tales. I could vividly picture the cats and kittens gathered around, listening intently to his tale. The author's ability to see the world through Charlie's eyes offers amusing insights into human behaviour.
As an ex-cat owner, I found Charlie's adorable and humorous behaviour incredibly endearing. It brought back many fond memories of my own "Charlie, the cat," who saved my life when I needed it.
This heartwarming story warmed my heart and brought a lot of joy and laughter into my life. I'm sure it will do the same for you!
Great story. I would highly recommend it.
February 1, 2025
Pokračujeme viac menej tam, kde sme minule prestali (aj keď časovo je to veľmi divné, lebo malý Charlie a jeho sestry Nancy a Tabitha boli počaté v jednotke a tu sú už takmer dospelé a za ten čas sa Julián a Laura stihli vziať a ešte mali aj decko... dosť tesný časový plán, but whatever).
Hlavným rozprávačom je Charlie, Karolínin kocúrik, ktorého životným vzorom je hrdina z prechádzajúceho príbehu - Oliver.
Karolína je namrzená, že pôjde na inú školu ako jej kamarátka Gaby, že jej sestrička Jessica vkuse len reve, že ju Laura nepočúva a všetko podmieňuje Jessice a že jej otec Julian ju neberie vážne. A v takomto rozpoložení sa celá rodinka aj s Charliem vyberie na mesačnú dovolenku do Muddigtonu. Karolína sa tam však nudí a keď ju príde navštíviť Gaby, spolu sa rozhodnú utiecť. To Charlie nemôže nechať len tak a nenápadne sa vyberie za nimi. Útek sa ale nepodaril, Karolína padla a rozbila si hlavu, Charlie ju pomohol zachrániť, ale keď ju odvážala sanitka, Charlie zostal sám v cudzom svete. Našťastie sa oňho postarali túlavé mačky, ale on nestratil nádej, že sa k svojej rodine vráti...
Znova, milé a jednoduché čítanie s "rozprávkovým" nádychom a umelými dialógmi. Ako oddychovka skvelé.
Hlavným rozprávačom je Charlie, Karolínin kocúrik, ktorého životným vzorom je hrdina z prechádzajúceho príbehu - Oliver.
Karolína je namrzená, že pôjde na inú školu ako jej kamarátka Gaby, že jej sestrička Jessica vkuse len reve, že ju Laura nepočúva a všetko podmieňuje Jessice a že jej otec Julian ju neberie vážne. A v takomto rozpoložení sa celá rodinka aj s Charliem vyberie na mesačnú dovolenku do Muddigtonu. Karolína sa tam však nudí a keď ju príde navštíviť Gaby, spolu sa rozhodnú utiecť. To Charlie nemôže nechať len tak a nenápadne sa vyberie za nimi. Útek sa ale nepodaril, Karolína padla a rozbila si hlavu, Charlie ju pomohol zachrániť, ale keď ju odvážala sanitka, Charlie zostal sám v cudzom svete. Našťastie sa oňho postarali túlavé mačky, ale on nestratil nádej, že sa k svojej rodine vráti...
Znova, milé a jednoduché čítanie s "rozprávkovým" nádychom a umelými dialógmi. Ako oddychovka skvelé.
September 9, 2020
Het boek vertelt het verhaal van Charlie, die bij Julian, Laura en mensenkittens Caroline en Jessica woont. Charlie is dol op ze en dan met name mensenkitten ( ja zo noemt Charlie kinderen) Caroline. Caroline zit niet lekker in haar vel en besluit op een dag weg te lopen. Charlie doet er alles aan dat te voorkomen maar het meisje vertrekt toch. Dan rest Charlie niks anders dan er achteraan de te gaan. Het begin van vele avonturen.
Charlie, de kat die een leven redde door Sheila Norton is absoluut heerlijk. Geschreven vanuit het standpunt van Charlie. Sheila Norton is een meesterlijke verteller, en kruipt echt in de huid van Charlie. Als lezer geloof je echt dat Charlie het verhaal vertelde! Als een echte kattenliefhebber herkende ik zeker de eigenschappen van een kat.
Het boek bevat vele thema’s zoals : liefde, loyaliteit, waakzaamheid, veiligheid, familie en vriendschap. Voor degenen die graag willen weten wat een kat denkt .
Charlie, de kat die een leven redde door Sheila Norton is absoluut heerlijk. Geschreven vanuit het standpunt van Charlie. Sheila Norton is een meesterlijke verteller, en kruipt echt in de huid van Charlie. Als lezer geloof je echt dat Charlie het verhaal vertelde! Als een echte kattenliefhebber herkende ik zeker de eigenschappen van een kat.
Het boek bevat vele thema’s zoals : liefde, loyaliteit, waakzaamheid, veiligheid, familie en vriendschap. Voor degenen die graag willen weten wat een kat denkt .
December 5, 2025
The idea was fun and the execution is ok.
I was way too annoyed, though, by the sexism. The adult men in this book are manbabies: they get babies and then act as if they don't have to care for said baby. One of them plans a vacation without talking to his partner, while also planning to be absent for the majority of the vacation (neglecting previously-mentioned baby and partner again). The other man simply works and goes to the pub afterwards. Please don't have babies if you don't want to care for them, and please don't treat your partner as a maid. I'm allergic for this.
Added: Do NOT feed milk to cats!!
I was way too annoyed, though, by the sexism. The adult men in this book are manbabies: they get babies and then act as if they don't have to care for said baby. One of them plans a vacation without talking to his partner, while also planning to be absent for the majority of the vacation (neglecting previously-mentioned baby and partner again). The other man simply works and goes to the pub afterwards. Please don't have babies if you don't want to care for them, and please don't treat your partner as a maid. I'm allergic for this.
Added: Do NOT feed milk to cats!!
May 29, 2024
An adorable story told from the point of view of one very brave kitten. It was a little slow going at first but not boring. When Charlie was lost and living rough my heart ached for him as I imagined my own kitties lost and in that situation. There were some funny bits with the friends he made along the way and the many adventures he had. I'd recommend for any cat lovers.
February 14, 2021
I stayed up late last night to finish this book, and it was well worth it! I'd read "Oliver" earlier, and loved it, and thought I'd enjoy this one as well. Wow - I loved it! What adventures this cat has. He's no cowardly kitten, for sure.
August 26, 2024
In het begin moest ik even in het verhaal komen, maar daarna vond ik het erg leuk om van Charlie te horen wat hij allemaal heeft meegemaakt. Erg leuk om te lezen! Fijn om eens een heel ander soort boek te lezen. Bijna in één dag uitgelezen.
August 24, 2019
Excellent!
For those who love to know just what a cat is thinking... and a very informative good story too 😊
For those who love to know just what a cat is thinking... and a very informative good story too 😊
December 17, 2021
lovely enjoyable book to read well written
July 3, 2023
Super leuk
November 20, 2023
Feelgood story about a kitten who gets in trouble. Written from his perspective, but not in an annoying way.
January 17, 2023
Instead of Oliver telling his story to young Charlie, Charlie tells his story to Oliver and the neighborhood cats. In his dangerous attempt to save bratty adolescents from their own stupidity, Charlie finds himself lost among feral cats learning to survive in the streets. It's almost as good as the first book except for the bratty adolescents.
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