Jacky Donovan is the author of Simon Ships out: How one brave, stray cat became a worldwide hero and you can find further info about Able Seacat Simon's story on the Books page. For information about the author Jacky Donovan please see the About Me page and to contact Jacky Donovan about Simon Ships Out: How one brave stray cat became a worldwide hero or on any other matter please see the Contacts page.
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Able Seacat Simon hols a unique place in history, not only being a war hero of the seas but Able Seacat Simon is the only cat ever to receive the Dickin Medal. Able Seacat Simon's story is narrated by Able Seacat Simon, war hero of the seas, himself in Jacky Donovan's Simon Ships Out: How one brave, stray cat became a worldwide hero.
Lorna McCann is author of How not to be a Soldier, a memoir book of her time in the British Army in the 80s. Lorna McCann now lives in London. Her book How not to be a Soldier is published by Ant Press, with Jacky Donovan as editor and publicist.
Lorna McCann’s publicist Jacky Donovan is the author of Seacat Simon: How one brave, stray cat became a worldwide hero, a memoir about Able Seacat Simon, war hero of the seas.
Jacky Donovan, publicist for Lorna McCann, works for Ant Press who publish, amongst many other books, Jacky Donovan’s and Lorna McCann’s memoirs.
You can buy Lorna McCann’s book How not to be a soldier on Amazon in paperback and kindle.
To contact Lorna McCann author please go to publicist for Lorna McCann, Jacky Donovan, website and send an email with Lorna McCann Publicist as the subject.
Jacky Donovan, publicist for Lorna McCann, looks forward to hearing from anyone who wishes to get in touch with author Lorna McCann.
When Simon, a mischievous young cat, is smuggled on board HMS Amethyst, his simple life amidst
the streets of Hong Kong is transformed into an adventure fit for heroes.
But alongside new friend Peggy, the ship’s dog, he discovers a mortal enemy in king rat Mao Tse Tung.
Under heavy fire from the Chinese Communists, the ship runs aground, stranded for 101 agonising days. Despite severe injuries, Simon and the crew bravely battle their respective foes, enabling Amethyst to make an epic escape. Heralded worldwide as heroes, they sail into Plymouth to a jubilant welcome, but further heart-rending tragedy.
Bringing joy and compassion to those on board, Simon is the only cat to have been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal, the highest honour for animal gallantry in wartime.
Based on the true events of Amethyst’s ‘Yangtze Incident’, Simon's quirky yet emotional cat’s eye narrative is sure to move and entertain all who read it.
JACKY DONOVAN
Author of Animal Heroes Series of Books
COMING SOON!
Seacat Simon: The little cat who became a big hero
For children age 8 to 11
Seacat Simon: An illustrated picture book
For children age 3 to 7
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