Able Seacat Simon
By: Lynne Barrett-Lee
Edition: Large print edition.
Series: Isis large print
Publisher: Thorpe; Ulverscroft
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Leicester [England]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781785412561; 9781785412622
Subjects: Fiction; Cats; Naval History; Romans, nouvelles; Histoire navale; Amethyst (Sloop)
Description: Simon is discovered in the Hong Kong docks in 1948 and smuggled on board the HMS AMETHYST by a British sailor who takes pity on the malnourished kitten. The young cat quickly establishes himself as the chief rat-catcher in residence, while also winning the hearts of the entire crew. Then the AMETHYST is ordered to sail up the Yangtse, and tragedy strikes as it comes under fire from communist guns. Many of the crew are killed, and Simon is among those who are seriously wounded. With the help of the ship's doctor, the brave cat makes a full recovery and is soon spending time with the injured men in the sick bay, purring and keeping their spirits up. Soon, news of Simon's heroism spreads worldwide - but it is still a long journey back to England ...