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A street cat named Bob Cover Image Book Book

A street cat named Bob/ James Bowen.

Summary:

When James Bowen found an injured, ginger street cat curled up in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, he had no idea just how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet [he] couldn't resist helping the strikingly intelligent tom cat, whom, he quickly christened Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining he would never see him again. But Bob had other ideas ..."--Book jacket.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781444737110 (pbk)
  • Physical Description: viii, 279 p. ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: London : Hodder & Stoughton, 2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Cover subtitle: How one man and his cat found hope on the streets.
An adapation of this true story was released as a feature film n 2017.
The sequel to this book is: The world according to Bob: the further adventures of one man and his street-wise cat.
Subject: Bowen, James, 1979-
Bob (Cat)
Homeless men > England > London > Biography.
Homeless persons > England > London > Biography.
Street musicians > England > London > Biography.
Recovering addicts > Biography.
Cats > Anecdotes.
Human-animal relationships > Anecdotes.
Cat owners > England > Biography.
Street life > England > London.
Genre: Autobiographies.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Beaver Valley Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Beaver Valley Public Library 636.8 BOW (Text) 35144000139563 Non-Fiction Volume hold Available -


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