A Cat Called Dog by Jem Vanston

LEICESTSHIRE, U.K. - Aug. 30, 2013 - PRLog -- Jem Vanston's latest novel is all about cats and what they get up to when youre not looking! The cats' adventures in A Cat Called Dog are touching, sweet and fun, and the dialogue is as wonderfully arch and droll as the memorable cat characters themselves. 'The book is a mild satire on human nature really, and deals with issues of identity, loyalty, betrayal, trust and friendship, making it a bit like Animal Farm – with cats!' observes the author, whose inspiration for the book came from observing the escapades of his own family's cats over many years.

A Cat Called Dog will delight all cat lovers, offering a fun look at the fictional world of these most loveable pets!

About the Book:

Dog is a cat – the only problem is that he doesnt behave like one! Instead he wags his tail, sticks out his tongue and yaps in a manner which is distinctly puppyish. Something has to be done; the pride of cats is at stake!

Against his better instincts, George, an old ginger tom, reluctantly decides to take on the enormous task of teaching the confused kitten how to behave like a proper cat. In the company of the cheeky Eric, the mysterious and exotic François and the elegant Miss Fifi, George commences his teaching of the cat curriculum, including lessons on the feline 'Holy Trinity': eating, sleeping and washing. But things do not go smoothly. Maybe Dog will find it impossible to change and unlearn all his bad habits?

Born in 1967, Jem Vanston is a teacher and freelance journalist, and also runs an online editing agency. He writes satirical novels and scripts under the name P J Vanston, and recently won joint second prize in an international short story competition (BCSA), and first prize in another (Global Short Story Competition). He lives in Swansea with his two rescue cats, Honey and Bumble.

PUBLICATION DATE 1st Sept 2013

ISBN: 9781780885896 Price: £3.99