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  • A Street Cat Named Bob

  • By: James Bowen
  • Narrated by: Kris Milnes
  • Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (71 ratings)

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A Street Cat Named Bob

By: James Bowen
Narrated by: Kris Milnes
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Publisher's summary

The phenomenal number one best seller about best friends James and Bob. Now a major motion picture starring Luke Treadaway.

Shortlisted for: Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year - Specsavers National Book Awards 2012

When James Bowen found an injured, ginger street cat curled up in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, he had no idea just how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet James couldn't resist helping the strikingly intelligent tom cat, whom he quickly christened Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining he would never see him again. But Bob had other ideas. Soon the two were inseparable and their diverse, comic and occasionally dangerous adventures would transform both their lives, slowly healing the scars of each other's troubled pasts. A Street Cat Named Bob is a moving and uplifting story that will touch the heart of anyone who hears it.

©2012 James Bowen (P)2012 Hodder & Stoughton
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A great story for cat people and animal lovers

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to any of my friends who have ever had a connection with an animal. This is a delightful and simple story of two beings finding each other and affecting each others' lives

What did you like best about this story?

It took me a little while to get used to the narrator, the style was simple and casual. I enjoyed the imagery of Bob perched atop shoulders, travelling with him to work unperturbed.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This story made me smile a lot, recollecting pets long since past. I have a soft spot for ginger cats

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i loved it and I think it is worth getting

i loved it and I think it is worth getting because it is very intriguing

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Amazing story and stellar narrator's performance

What made the experience of listening to A Street Cat Named Bob the most enjoyable?

This story is perfect on so many levels. Treat yourself and read it through page by page. You'll get charged with emotions in no time.

What about Kris Milnes’s performance did you like?

Stellar performance. The best I've came across so far.

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I LOVE Bob and James

What made the experience of listening to A Street Cat Named Bob the most enjoyable?

Everything!! It was such a lovely heart warming story

Who was your favorite character and why?

Of course it was the fantastic Bob

What does Kris Milnes bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He was lovely to listen and really bought the story to life

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

They lost each other a few times but when they found each other again it was very moving

Any additional comments?

I am a total cat lover and adore stories about them. I had seen James and Bob on YouTube and just loved the story. I can't wait to read the next book James has written about Bob. Big kudos to James for turning his life around with the love and support of a lovely ginger kitty :)

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Good listen

A nicely told story about James and Bob, the ginger cat. The book describes, through a great narration (well done Kris Milnes), how Bob came up to James' life and the positive impact it had on James, leading him to a new perspective on life and helping him recover from his addiction issues.
I found the book very enjoyable and captivating. Surely a book cat lovers will love.

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love it!

i watched the movie first. cats are special to me as well. i was captured by this story..very good!

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Loved it!

I had watched the movie first. I really enjoyed this. Luckily there is more in the series! I am a cat lover. You others might wanna listen to a song “And then came Bob”. (;

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Heartwarming!

Would you consider the audio edition of A Street Cat Named Bob to be better than the print version?

I would prefer this audio edition to the print version. The narrator does a wonderful job.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved all of this story, and I hope Bob and his mate will be happy together for many, many years to come!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book actually made me cry several times. And I NEVER cry when I read books!

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Great read

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to any animal lover, such a beautiful story of trust and love.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Bob

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