Skeeter: A Cat Tale (Paperback)

by Anne L. Watson (Author)

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Product Description
When a stray kitten romps into Lynne's life, she has no idea what she's getting into. As Lynne describes in letters to her friend Angie, Skeeter is all cat -- high-spirited, contrary, and inventive. He's so goofy that he reminds Lynne of her own nuttiest escapades; so irrepressible that even Lynne's neighbor, Mark, gets wound around his paw. And when Angie visits to see Skeeter for herself . . . . Well, no one who meets Skeeter will ever be quite the same again.

About the Author
Anne Watson's writings on cats have appeared in the newsletter of the Gozo SPCA. She lives in Olympia, Washington, with one formerly-stray cat.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Shepard Publications (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0938497510
• ISBN-13: 978-0938497516
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,753,745 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Attitude, May 12, 2008

By	Sandra Heptinstall "Reviewer" (Louisiana, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am not a cat person unless you count Garfield. He may just be a cartoon figure but to me "Garfield" is the coolest cat ever. Or so I thought until I read a little book called "Skeeter A Cat Tale". Skeeter has an attitude with a capital A. The poor misguided owner Lynne thinks she has the upper hand but when you read this book you will discover Skeeter is the one running the show.

I loved it when the Lynne tries to put a harness and leash on Skeeter. Since Lynne only had knowledge about dogs, I can understand why she might think what works for one, works for the other.

The book is mostly about Skeeter, but also includes some of the adventures of Lynne. One day Lynne is walking the shores of San Pedro, Calif when she found an elongated flexible cone or seedpod. Since her sister was taking a basketry course Lynne decided her sister might like to use some of the seapods. So Lynne looking up, saw that more of these littered the slope dropping from a tree at the edge of a cliff. Now climbing the cliff was easy, even gathering cones as she went. But when Lynne reached the top and turned around, she realized something. She was trapped. There was a chain link fence running along the top as far as she could see. So she abandoned her pride and skated down on her rear, blistering it in the fast descent and rubbing a noticeably-positioned hole in her clothing. It was one of those moments that ever one has encountered in their lives. It was a "Dear God, it's Lynne here and please don't let anyone see me making a fool of myslef". Thank goodness no one saw her as she stalked away with what little dignity she had left and the shreds of her jeans.

This is a fast read and reached me on a day when I really needed a good laugh. If you have had a bad day you need to buy this book and keep it on hand. Beleive me laughter is the best medicine.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for cat lovers, October 8, 2005

By	Felicitea - See all my reviews

This is a wonderful little book. Skeeter's adventures kept me entertained. It would make a lovely gift for anyone who likes cats.

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully entertaining, May 1, 2005

By	Terry Odell "author" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

A non-cat person myself, I still found myself smiling and nodding in understanding as Skeeter enlightened his human companion about life.