Cats In Cyberspace [Paperback]

Beth Hilgartner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 10, 2004

A book for anyone who has ever been owned by a cat... It's a cat's life for Fluffy and PKP until their two-feet companions have to take a JOB out of the home. Gone are the days of snacks on demand and Quality Time petting and purring. Instead, Fluffy is left at the mercy of her psychotically aggressive sister, PKP (that's Princess KILLER Pinknose, to you!) while Dana and Colin work as wage slaves. It won't do! Fortunately for Fluffy, when Dana tries to introduce Colin to the Internet, Inspiration-with-a-capital-I strikes. Fluffy takes matters into her own capable paws, and before you can say "dogs are stupid" the two felines are racing along in the fast lane of the Information Superhighway. Well, technology is a great thing, but the Superhighway still has plenty of potholes. From the difficulties of reining in PKP's killer instincts ("What do you mean insider information is illegal?") to the Pizza Problem, Fluffy has her paws full as the two cats navigate their way toward complete financial freedom for their two-feet pals.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Beth Hilgartner so thoroughly and delightfully pegs "catness" that one is tempted to call for DNA testing" -- Lee Martindale

"Good fun and a fascinating look at cyberspace potential for all species." -- Carole Nelson Douglas, author of the Midnight Louie feline P.I. Mysteries

"Hope she's thinking about a sequel, because her fans will demand one!" -- Janet Kagan, author of Hellspark, Mirabile, and Uhura’s Song

About the Author

Beth Hilgartner has published five previous books: three fantasies, a historical fiction novel, and a picture book. [query for Stephe - do you want titles, etc.?] She is an Episcopal priest, an award-winning author, a musician, a flower farmer, an equestrian, a maker of historical instruments (recorders), and chronically short of sleep. She lives in Orford, NH - no, not OXford - with her husband and their four seriously pampered cats.

I think that's everything I owe you, but let me know if I've forgotten anything.

The titles of my previous works are:

Great Gorilla Grins (the picture book)

A Necklace of Fallen Stars

A Murder for her Majesty (winner of the Golden Pen Award 1987 - Mystery category

and a Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies)

Colors in the Dreamweaver's Loom

The Feast of the Trickster

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Meisha Merlin Publishing, Inc.; First Printing edition (November 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892065444
• ISBN-13: 978-1892065445
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,348,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cats in Cyberspace, November 3, 2001

By 

J. Segall "theresa" (New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cats In Cyberspace (Paperback)

I'm not a catperson and I don't trade online, but I found the book delightful. I'd put off reading it, while trying to finish something else, but after about the tenth time that my 12 year old said, "Mom you should read this, it's really funny," while chortling away, I finally gave in. He was right. The book is charming and at times hilarious. Much as I hate to admit it, not only does Beth Hilgartner understand cats, she has a pretty good handle on dogs too! Now if only I could get some cats like hers... I could use a little more dough!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart & Funny - a must read book, December 3, 2001

By 

Abraham H. Silverman "Abe" (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cats In Cyberspace (Paperback)

Cats in Cyberspace is a gem. And I don't even care for cats.

In much the same way as Harry Potter, this book tackles improbable events in a manner that makes them seem completely commonplace, and does so with grace and humor. The wordplay is extraordinary and avid National Public Radio fans will pick up several inside jokes that make it an even better read.

I picked this book up at the bookstore entirely by accident. I started reading it right there and then, and finished it a couple days later. Gave it to another friend who basically read it straight through was well.

While short, the book is equally capable of being read by adults or sophisticated teens.

5 enthusiastic stars!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun, and a must for cat-lovers >^..^<, October 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Cats In Cyberspace (Paperback)

The premise may sound silly, but this book is great fun, and the premise is cleverly carried throughout. Hannah (aka PKP, for Princess Killer Pinknose) and Sarah (aka Pudge, though she hates being called that; also aka Fluffy) are two felines who remember the good old days when their Two-Feets, Dana and Colin, had more time to spend at home with them. Alas, Dana and Colin are both struggling artists (she a writer, he a musician), and had to get real jobs to make ends meet.

Fluffy and PKP realize that it's in their feline best interests to ensure that Dana and Colin are financially secure. When Dana brings home a laptop and explains the Internet and the Web to technophobe Colin, Fluffy listens in and an idea is born.

There's no need to go into more plot detail; suffice it to say that even though this may sound silly, the author nails cat behavior (Solar Meditation and Power Napping) and (equally as fun) cat-owner behavior (asking your cat questions and then answering for them -- Fluffy wonders how Dana gets so close to inner cat thoughts!). This is an adorable, clever, feel-good story that it also a very quick read. Highly recommended. >^..^<