Skippy Blackfeet

Skippy Blackfeet

feels safe behind the cemetery walls, hidden from the dangers of the outside

world. Out there, dogs

bark, and cars blare and blast. Out there, people chase him away with the spray

of a hose, or the shake

of a rolled-up newspaper. Under the shelter of his agapanthus bush, the little black cat is often

hungry and lonely ... but at least he's safe.When nine-year old

May visits the cemetery to lay flowers on her Nonna's grave, she gets separated from her mother.

She's frightened and tearful, until she meets Skippy Blackfeet whose presence

is as calming as a bowl

of fresh cream.

When Mum agrees to

let May bring Skippy Blackfeet home, their adventures have only just begun. For starters they

need to win May's dad over. He does not like cats. Especially black cats. Then there's the fierce

neighbourhood dog, birthday party bungles, tumultuous trips to town, fireworks and thunderstorms,

and everything in between! But it soon becomes obvious that Skippy Blackfeet and May go

together like milk and sardines, and together they can face any challenge.

Skippy Blackfeet is a heartwarming tale of friendship, acceptance, and

belonging that will appeal to anyone who has every questioned their place in the

world.