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The Secret Diary of Adrian Cat [Kindle Edition]

Linda Macfarlane , Stuart Macfarlane
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"This wonderful tale could be enjoyed by a young teenager or read aloud to a child." --"Cat Fanciers' Almanac"

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About Adrian:
Adrian is no ordinary cat – he has ambitions. Not only does he want to become the most famous cat in the world but he’s also determined to create world peace between cats, dogs and mice.

Adrian’s life is full of complications! In an attempt to win the affections of the power crazed, but beautiful, Snowball he is forced to join a gang run by the most evil cat in town - Killer. But Killer also loves Snowball and he’s not going to let Adrian steal her away – not without a fight. On top of all of this Adrian has many adventures; he goes treasure hunting with a pirate parrot, saves the life of a fox and helps his best friend out of all sorts of trouble.

Whether you are nine or ninety-nine you will delight in Adrian’s escapades and mishaps so join him in his thrilling adventures and discover whether he can overcome all his problems to find love, fame and happiness.

“The Secret Diary of Adrian Cat” is a hilarious account of one-year in the life of Adrian Cat - perfect for teenagers and adults. It contains some very funny sophisticated humor.

The secret lives and loves of cats are revealed in this adventure novel, entitled “The Secret Diary of Adrian Cat” that peeks into a year in the life of the mischievous feline Adrian Cat. Adrian is having trouble keeping his new year's resolutions (especially "I will not be condescending to my humans"), and he's also adjusting to the fact that his humans have a new baby, his best friend needs constant help, and he's in love for the first time—with the angelic-seeming Snowball. But Snowball turns out to be less than perfect and tries to lead Adrian into organized crime. She forces him to join the evil cat Killer’s gang. After numerous misadventures he realizes that he does not love the beautiful but power-crazed Snowball and really loves the scruffy yet tender alley cat named Gypsy. After Killer’s gang runs Gypsy out of town, Adrian is forced to make some strange friends, fight the evil Killer and travel a rough road in order to convince Gypsy of his love.


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Sunday March 2nd

Today I had an intellectual day - Snowball would be impressed (if we were speaking).

Wrote a poem entitled DesideCata. I am thinking of becoming a cat laureate!

DesideCata
Stroll placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in a long tranquil nap. As far as possible, without being in any way humble, be on good terms with all creatures - with the obvious exception of dogs. Meow your desires loudly and clearly and occasionally listen to others, even your human, for she may be calling you for dinner. Avoid the company of fleas, they are vexations to both spirit and body. Enjoy your achievements - particularly wallpaper lovingly scratched and pieces of string thoroughly chased. Keep interest in your career, there will always be a need for good mousers in the changing fortunes of time. Be yourself; especially do not feign affection - except when you need a warm lap to sleep on. Neither be cynical about the love of cream, for through your charmed and enchanted existence it is as perennial as the grass it comes from.

Take kindly the council of the years and rejoice in the fact that you have nine lives.

Nurture arrogance of spirit to shield you from sudden misfortune such as getting stuck up a tree. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born out of getting less than twenty hours sleep in a day. Beyond a wholesome discipline be gentle with yourself and groom yourself frequently. You are a cat of the universe, so much greater than humans and dogs; you have a right to be served. And even though you may sleep through most of it, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. With all its snacks, adventures and peaceful dreams, it is truly a beautiful world. Be content. Continue to be happy.


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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 331 KB
  • Print Length: 233 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1933255234
  • Publisher: Tattie Bogle Publishing; 1st edition (8 Mar 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004RJ9FE2
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #39,162 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too 30 July 2007
By TeensReadToo TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
365 days in the life of Adrian, cat. Literally. This is Adrian's diary, starting on January 1st. On which he resolves, among other things, to not be condescending toward his humans, to be more decisive about going in or out, and to promote world peace between cats, dogs, and mice. Adrian has great plans for the next year.

As is the case with most resolutions, Adrian's are sometimes abandoned. By January 2nd he has already decided that his humans, Skirt and Trouser, don't deserve the amount of respect he was considering giving them, and since the 6th is "Condescension Monday"... Some resolutions are reworked. When the neighbor humans get a dog, it becomes obvious that cats and dogs won't be getting along anytime soon, so Adrian limits his peacemaking efforts to cats and mice. It would be so much easier, though, if mice weren't so tasty!

There's much more to the life of Adrian Cat. Over the course of a year he falls in love, falls out of love, falls in love again, challenges the neighborhood bully cat, leads a rebellion, makes new friends, celebrates various cat holidays, and so much more. Adrian is a highly evolved and intelligent cat, if he does say so himself. And if you don't believe him, just read for yourself!

If you're a cat person, this is the book for you! And if you're not, you'll have a lot of hilarious fuel for your arguments. And just in case you were wondering -- yes, cats do know which humans don't like them. And they go for you on purpose.

Reviewed by: Carrie Spellman
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful journey in the life of Adrian 8 Sep 2007
Format:Hardcover
This book truely is a great read for cat lovers and if you weren't fond of cats before reading this you soon will be.[Maybe}[; The secret lives and loves of cats are revealed in this adventurous novel that takes you into a year in the life of the mischievous feline ,Adrian Cat. Adrian is having trouble keeping his new year's resolutions, and he's also adjusting to the fact that his humans have a new baby, his best friend is very needy and Adrian always is having to give his advice, and he's in love for the first time - with this born actress named Snowball. When Snowball turns out to be a bad influence and tries to lead Adrian into shameful actions, he refuses to follow her ways and joins up with a not so primpy yet good hearted alley cat named Gypsy. After Snowball's gang runs Adrian out of town, he is forced to make some rather odd friends and travels a hard path in order to get home to his family and to his new found love, Gypsy.I laughed through out the reading of this book and want to thank the Macfarlanes for sharing Adrian with me because they truely did a wonderful job of interpreting Adrian's emotions. Oh! by the way, I almost forgot those who don't enjoy cats must read this book,because you don't know what your missing..................................
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book 6 Nov 2007
Format:Hardcover
When I first started reading this book I was amazed at how you captured the cat's daily routines. I'm a proud owner of three very....unusual cats and this is why I selected the book in the first place. As I kept reading this fascinating book I realized there was more to it that a storyline. It's a wonderful moral and I was proud to pass it on to my kid sister who also wants to write her review.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Read
An easy, entertaining read. Definitely one for cat-owners. Laugh out loud funny in places. Read it in practically one go on a long train journey.
Published 12 days ago by Archie&Chloe
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little story for most ages
Downloaded this as a recommendation of a friend who knows I'm a cat lover. The story is really sweet and would suit readers of most ages. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Emma
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
I enjoyed this book . Having been a cat owner, it is very possible that cats can view their owners with such confusion and disdain.
Great fun.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. L. E. Davies
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading but very funny (and true)
If you want a lighthearted insight to how cats (and their humans) think and behave try this. A whole year and some of the nine lives are well and truly covered.
Published 1 month ago by Peter Savage
5.0 out of 5 stars compulsory reading for cat owners!!
a delightful book which I read in a couple of afternoons and didn't want to finish. I have since recommended it to other people. Read more
Published 1 month ago by annie36
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
I wasn't sure what to expect but I definately didn't expecty as many laugh out loud moments as this book produced. Read more
Published 1 month ago by CK
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
If you love the arrogance of cats, you will love this book. A brilliant take on life from the viewpoint of the cat. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kernow K
5.0 out of 5 stars Adrian cat
This book was great it felt like you were stepping in to the boots of Adrian cat. He went through love, loss ,hard times and and he fell in love because of the person personality... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. L. Osborne
4.0 out of 5 stars Good over evil
Very funny. Good old story of good winning over evil. Adrian is a well balanced cat living in a sometimes inhospitable family home, where a new baby is introduced. Read more
Published 1 month ago by averill
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Everyone with a cat will relate to this and if you also enjoyed The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, you will appreciate the writing style too. Nice, easy and amusing read.
Published 1 month ago by Losh
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