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   20 Nov. 2003

A Day in the Life of a Secretive Feline:
The Secret Cat by Megan Yarrow and Andrew Fitzsimons

Donna Lee Brien

   
 
 
The Secret Cat by Megan Yarrow and Andrew Fitzsimons. Bad Cat, Gaythorne (Qld), 2003. ISBN 0 9751069 0 2. R.R.P. $12.00. <bad_cat_co@hotmail.com>.
     
 
  The Secret Cat portrays, in a charming series of words and images, a day in the life of a 'secret' cat. The cat in question is a she, a splotchy, feisty moggy with all the qualities cat lovers will recognise. She is curious, demanding, playful, saucy, domesticated, territorial, loving and has a surprising number of hidden qualities — she is also musical, mystical and magical.
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  The elegant prose-poetry text invites repeated readings. This is enhanced and supported by the story told in the accompanying photographic images. These are familiar enough to anyone who has been owned by one of the feline species to summon up thoughts of any past or present pets. Together, the text and pictures work to fully engage the reader in the captivating story of this particular secret cat.
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  The Secret Cat is suitable for children, but also a book for all cat lovers.
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  The Secret Cat is available for purchase from 'Pussies Galore' at 139A LaTrobe Terrace, Paddington in Brisbane. The Brisbane City Council Library holds copies in their city and suburban libraries. Enquiries: Megan Yarrow, 92 Bradley Street, Spring Hill Qld 4000 <bad_cat_co@hotmail.com>   4  
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