Read about the experiences of Pufftail, the independent alley-cat and gentleman of the road. Readership level: 10+.
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"A classic... Funny, moving and exciting." The Literary Review; "In his delightful Stray A. N. Wilson takes us through the cat-flap and into the feline world of Pufftail, an old tabby who's been around... A must for moggy maniacs." The Daily Mail; "A clever, moving, imaginative book for cat-lovers of any age." The Daily Telegraph; "A cat of literary distinction." The Observer; "An excellent book... for the whole family." The Spectator
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A.N. Wilson is a confirmed cat-lover, saying, "I can think of many ways in which I would be a better person if I were more like my cats, but I cannot think of a single way in which my cats would be better for being more like me." A distinguished novelist, biographer and journalist, A.N. Wilson has won several prestigious awards. Stray was his first book about cats - he has since written a picture book, The Tabitha Stories about the daughter of "the stray", Pufftail - and he is also the author of another animal story, Hazel the Guinea-pig.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I found this book incredibly touching. Lots of books have been written from the point of view of animals, but none are quite so amazing. Open this book and you are whisked into the world of Pufftail, an old cat telling the story of his life to his grandson. You travel through a testing labatory where he sees terrible, gruesome things, through living in a gang of cats, from finding a mate and having kittens and then having the only thing you care about in the world whisked away. Stray is absolutely amazing. Everyone will enjoy this touching tale of a cat and his world
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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A.N wilson has got this novel spot on. It is hard hitting emotional and utterly convincing novel. A must read for everbody. This book takes you to into the world of Pufftail, and does not miss out on any of the grity bits! It is a biography and portrays a cats life in a new and enlightening way. I think this book is one of my all time favourites and will definately become a classic.
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This is the best book I have ever read . It is funny and heart wrenching and is about the life of Pufftail . I wouldn't recommend it to anyone below the age of 10 because sometimes it is quite sad but I don't think you have to love cats to enjoy this book .
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I read this yonks ago, bought it for my teenage son in those days, and he loved it.
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Published on 4 Mar 2006 by A Rookahs
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One of the most heart rendering books ive read.Id recommend it to anyone.shows a realistic view of a cat, and demostrates the cruelty to which our smaller friends frequently endure... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2002
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Ive not read this book for a long time, yet it has stuck in my memory.its definately not a young kids books as it really is heart rendering! Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2002
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The best book I have ever read!
Purrfect! This is the only word i can use to describe this most unusual novel. Written through the eyes of a tom-cat called Pufftail, one is shown the trials and tribulations of... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2000
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This book is great for all cat lovers
I picked up this book whilst at my cousins house. It is about life through a cat's eyes, and full of many different experiences that a cat goes through.
Published on 11 Jun 2000
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Brilliant . Full of emotion
If you love cats you will like "the stray" It is full of lots of different emotions and gives a good idea of a cat's life.
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