Jennie by Paul Gallico (1972 Pengiun Edition)
If the cover collage doesn’t make you want this book, then read the single-sentence description:
The unforgettable adventures of a small boy changed into a stray cat and befriended by the indomitable Jennie, who initiates him into the lore of London’s streets.
The Albertus title has a ‘J’ that sits on the baseline — in digital versions it descends.
Paul Gallico was a prolific author best known for The Snow Goose. He wrote a number of books about cats, including:
The Silent Miaow (1964) purports to be a guide written by a cat, “translated from the feline”, on how to obtain, captivate, and dominate a human family. —Wikipedia
He seems like a pretty cool cat himself. There are a couple other Penguin editions with great illustrated covers. Jennie was titled The Abandoned for its US release.
1 Comment on “Jennie by Paul Gallico (1972 Pengiun Edition)”
Read this great book/story in my 40s. Was lost in transit years later. Just ordered a copy to revisit this great story.
Assume was written for children but am sure adults enjoyed it just as much, especially people who love cats!!
Do you rember pounds, shillings and pence? Perhaps it’s been updated. Doesn’t matter!!
Best Wishes