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title: "Able Seacat Simon: The Wartime Hero of the High Seas Paperback – 24 May 2021"
brand: "lynne barrett-lee"
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# Able Seacat Simon: The Wartime Hero of the High Seas Paperback – 24 May 2021

**Brand:** lynne barrett-lee
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- **What is this?** Able Seacat Simon: The Wartime Hero of the High Seas Paperback – 24 May 2021 by lynne barrett-lee
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Drama, laughter, tears, and joy...a wonderful telling of Simon's story in his own words. MUST READ for all cat people
  

*by G***A on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2016*

Hello from the USA.  I love this book. Ever since I first learned about Able SeaCat Simon I have read all I could find on the Internet.  This book was like a special gift to me! In fact I couldn't wait for the US release so I ordered from Amazon UK and it came to me from 'overseas' just like Simon! The author has done a masterful job in imagining Simon's own thoughts and impressions and the narrative is totally believable, the writing is moving and intelligent--nothing childish. You can tell she has done extensive research. This is a book you lose yourself in.  I felt like I was on board the ship myself at times, right beside our little feline hero.  You will laugh and cry and cheer, from the opening lines to the bittersweet and touching conclusion. I own a lot of e-books but this is one where you want the hardcover, to touch and handle and cherish for years to come.  Get this book, you will love it too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    The ultimate pussycat story
  

*by J***B on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 April 2016*

This is the most amazing and touching tale, told magically through the eyes and thoughts of the cat. It matters not it is a story (true) about a military event in 1949, the author, Lynne Barrett-Lee has the most extraordinary imagination, understanding and humour to have Simon, who was awarded the Dicken Medal (animal VC), tell the story. There is laughter and sadness (tissues at the ready) but the depth of her research to portray the actual events Through Simon is stunning. This wonderful tale is an experience for both adults and children. I was 7 years old when my Primary school class went aboard HMS Amethyst, after it had returned to Hong Kong badly damaged from the Yangtse Incident, for essential repairs, and I remember going up a gangplank, through a big jagged hole in the side of the ship to get on deck. Sadly I didn't see Simon! I truly believe the author should be recognised for a prestigious award for this unique book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Feline War Hero
  

*by R***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 October 2018*

I loved this book and especially enjoyed the story told from a cats point of view. I never knew the story of HMS Amethyst until I read this...... what a wonderful connection this cat had with his human companions and how useful he was to them catching vermin on ship. Simon was a brave loyal cat who deserved his medals and place in feline history. Such a shame the Royal Navy stopped allowing ships cats in the 1970's.......... the ending although sad was so beautifully written xxx

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