A Tale of Three Tabbies

An exciting new humorous animal action and adventure chapter book for children aged 8 to 12 by author Jane Lightbourne. A Tale of Three Tabbies is based on real events and is a heart-warming survival story that will appeal to animal lovers of all ages.

Three hungry cats. A burning island. One impossible mission.

“A heartwarming survival story – a tale of hope, humanity, triumph over danger, and winning against all the odds.” — LoveReading4Kids

On the Greek island of Agrion, the pandemic has emptied the streets and closed the restaurants. Fierce forest fires are breaking out. 

For stray tabbies Silva, Theo, and Lila, life has become a battle for survival. They are hungry, very hungry. Trapped on the island, they dream of escape. 

Enter Jack and his cousins. When Jack forms a bond with the three tabbies, he knows he can’t leave them behind. But with borders closing and winter fast approaching, how do you rescue three street cats from a country in lockdown?

From the author of My Cat Called Red comes an exciting animal adventure inspired by a true story. This is a daring tale of courage, friendship, family, and the lengths we will go to for the felines we love.

Why readers love A Tale of Three Tabbies:

Compelling Storyline: “I was on the edge of my seat towards the end… A beautiful book.” — Blackheath Books & Bubbles, UK

Perfect for Ages 7–11: Ideal for fans of Holly Webb, Warrior Cats, and true-life animal rescues.

A Story with Heart: A share of royalties goes directly to cat welfare charities helping stray cats in Greece.

“Five purrs and two paws up!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Goodreads Reviewer

“This story stole my heart.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Goodreads reviewer, US

“Perfect for any cat lover and kids who are 7 to 11. They will inhale this book and keep re-reading it.” — NetGalley reviewer, Librarian

“A heart-warming story that holds your attention from the first until the last.” — NetGalley Reviewer

“This book was absolutely fantastic.” — Librarian

“The writing is beautifully done.” — Educator

Pages: 192

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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