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  • How One Brave, Stray Cat Became a Worldwide Hero: Based on a True Story
  • By: Jacky Donovan
  • Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
  • Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)
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Simon Ships Out

By: Jacky Donovan
Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
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Summary

When Simon, an orphaned young cat, is smuggled on board HMS Amethyst, his simple life amidst the streets of Hong Kong is transformed into an adventure fit for heroes.

Bringing joy and compassion to those on board, Simon is the only puss to have been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal, the highest honour for animal gallantry in wartime.

Based on the true events of Amethyst's Yangtze Incident, Simon's quirky yet emotional cat's-eye narrative is sure to move and entertain all who listen to it.

©2014 Jacky Donovan (P)2015 Jacky Donovan
Historical Fiction Cats Travel & Tourism
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Amazing cat story

Loved this story. Played it continuously. Really got into the thoughts of the main character.

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If you love cats or don't please read this book.

Well written and read. A wonderful insight to the mind of a cat, a must read.

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The bravest cat

A wonderful story of Able Seacat Simon on HMS Amethyst. Parts of the story are, of course, fictionalised but it gives an account of the real events during the Amethyst Incident. The impact of Simon amongst the crew is testimony to how important he was. The whole crew attended Simon's funeral for example. I feel Simon is still working in that he is helping to keep the memory of the Amethyst incident alive, and the memory of those who died.

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