The Cat Who Came for Christmas

Written by Cleveland Amory · Illustrated by Harry Bliss

Book #1 in the Compleat Cat series

A curmudgeon rescues a stray cat on Christmas Eve, changing both their lives.

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240 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On a chilly Christmas Eve, a self-proclaimed curmudgeon stumbles upon a stray cat in a cluttered alley. This unexpected encounter leads to a heartwarming journey of companionship and transformation. As the man and cat navigate their new life together, humor and tenderness unfold, challenging the man's solitary ways. Will this unlikely duo find harmony and joy in each other's company? Discover how a simple act of kindness can alter the course of a life in this touching tale of friendship and redemption.

From the publisher

First published in paperback by Penguin in 1988, The Cat Who Came for Christmas captured the #1 position on the New York Times bestseller list that year for twelve weeks, and, since its hardcover publication, has leaped onto the list an extraordinary five times.Written by Cleveland Amory, self-confessed curmudgeon and dog owner, The Cat Who Came for Christmas is the enchanting story of Amory’s encounter with a stray cat in a debris-filled alley one Christmas Eve – and their subsequent life together. Walter Anderson in Parade described The Cat Who Came for Christmas as “A classic. This extraordinary true story will touch your heart and your funny bone – all at once”.Fans of this classic tale include Walter Cronkite, Paul Harvey, Doris Day – and, of course, the more than one million Americans who have made The Cat Who Came for Christmas a perennial bestseller.

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