A Street Cat Named Bob: How one man and his cat found hope on the streets

Paperback Published on: 06/10/2016
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A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street Cat Named Bob
Just lovely! I love James and Bob and their story is so brilliant, a definite must for cat lovers but a great read regardless.
Jasmine at Birmingham High Street

Synopsis

There’s a famous quote I read somewhere. It says we are all given second chances every day of our lives. They are there for the taking; it’s just that we don’t usually take them.

Now a major motion picture starring Luke Treadaway, isn’t it time you met Bob?

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 reads it.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781473633360
  • Number of pages: 304
  • Dimensions: 197 x 132 x 19 mm
  • Weight: 216g
  • Languages: English

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A Street Cat Named Bob
Simply written but a wonderful story
A simple but likeable story about the relationship between a busker and the cat that adopts him. Any cat lover will love this book, but it also provides an... READ MORE
kendrafortune
A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street Cat Named Bob
goodmorning
A Street Cat Named Bob
A must for cat lovers.
I bought this book as cats are my favourite animal and my cat is also called bob. A very true account of one mans struggle with drug abuse and trying to re... READ MORE
Fr3ya1996Babii33
A Street Cat Named Bob
bob
It was very interesting and it was sad when bob was hurt and this auther has described it very well and i am looking forward to the second book in this ser... READ MORE
Richard Kapland
A Street Cat Named Bob
Absolutely Brilliant
One of the best books I have ever read. As beautiful true story describing the loyalty and love a cat can bring to a person. We are taken through Jame's ro... READ MORE
Annalise Davies
A Street Cat Named Bob
I rated 5 but it deserves 100 stars
As a cat lover I am probably biased but I thought this book was amazing, really inspiring. Through the book James Bowen says several times how lucky he was... READ MORE
Amandine
A Street Cat Named Bob
street cat named bob
Heart warming tale of two very special characters, together a team.
bazil
A Street Cat Named Bob
Heartwarming
What a joy to read such an inspirational and moving real life story. Simple to read, but so though provoking. A real eye opener. Wonderfully honest and viv... READ MORE
Barbie Dunford
A Street Cat Named Bob
Can't believe this book is so highly rated...
My book club is reading this in February. At first I was delighted to be reading such a highly rated book but gosh what a disappointment. The first half re... READ MORE
Plymouth Rock
A Street Cat Named Bob
A full of hope read
Lovely story to read
four eyes
A Street Cat Named Bob
Great book
I bought this book for my daughter for Christmas and she loved it so much she had finished reading it by the end of Christmas day and had her nose in it mo... READ MORE
JaneD
A Street Cat Named Bob
Brilliant reading
Brilliant book will defo read it again. Just goes to show the power of love, they both found one another at a time in their lives when they needed each oth... READ MORE
Drucil
A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street cat named Bob
What a brilliant book this is . James tells you of his own struggles to get his own life back on track . When he finds and decides to start looking after b... READ MORE
Davie
A Street Cat Named Bob
Good Read
Simply written and a beautiful heart-warming story.
Jelliebee
A Street Cat Named Bob
Beautiful Tale(tail)
I started this book in the morning and finished by the evening I couldn't put the book down except for eating and drinking, ect... I found this tale(tail) ... READ MORE
sujala
A Street Cat Named Bob
Everybody should read this.
It's absolutely the best thing I have ever read. Made me cry, laugh and made me all fuzzy inside. Everybody needs to read this at some point. It'll stay wi... READ MORE
Victoria Alexandra
A Street Cat Named Bob
very readable and heart warming
Loved this book. Easy to read and very uplifting. Bowen writes with real honesty about how grateful he is to Bob, but also lurking in the background are hi... READ MORE
Heatherjb
A Street Cat Named Bob
Heart warming.
I read loads of books, and most are very good however this one is different. Most books I can out down and think i'll read more later. With this one I cann... READ MORE
Lucii x
A Street Cat Named Bob
A Christmas tail
Nice little book for Christmas especially if you are a cat lover. Not too literately taxing and it will make me a bit more generous to New Issue sellers fr... READ MORE
Queenforaday
A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street Cat Named Bob
cat lover
A Street Cat Named Bob
Not just for cat lovers
I can't remember the last time I read a book so quickly. The writing style is so easy, the story so compelling and such a joy to read. Even if you are not ... READ MORE
Empressali
A Street Cat Named Bob
Absolutely Brilliant
Read this in one sitting - couldn't put it down. Its heartwarming, sad and funny all in one package. A story of how one tiny homeless cat changed the life ... READ MORE
SmokyQuartzCat
A Street Cat Named Bob
Lovely book
A very enjoyable, easy read. Would recommend. If you're a cat lover, this book is a 'must read'
Brenda
A Street Cat Named Bob
Refreshing read
Found this an endearing and heart-warming read. Had to stay up until the early hours, just couldn't put it down. James Bowen showed that you can change you... READ MORE
Werry May
A Street Cat Named Bob
Extraordinary story
Profoundly moving, down to earth account of a troubled young man's struggle to escape drug addiction and create a new life, aided by a most unusual friend.... READ MORE
susieb199
A Street Cat Named Bob
Lovely lovely lovely !
I am on holiday in Turkey and read this book among others whilst relaxing and what a lovely read makes you want good things for both owner and pet and bein... READ MORE
Rome lover
A Street Cat Named Bob
Me and my Friend!
This attractive and interesting account of a relationship between a man and his cat is well worth reading. People who know cats will be delighted by the st... READ MORE
bartolo
A Street Cat Named Bob
Bob the street cat
wonder full story I read the book in days I have shared the book with 3 of my friends I could not put the book down we all enjoy the lovely story of their ... READ MORE
flash Gordon
A Street Cat Named Bob
we never forget this book
What a fantastic book I couldn't stop reading it and had to tell all my friends about it , also made me think differently about big issue workers and I now... READ MORE
juliemc
A Street Cat Named Bob
Great book to read, I loved it
Would recommend anyone to read it very interesting book
Horsey
A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street Cat Named Bob
Thoroughly recommended. 'A Street Cat Named Bob' is about the friendship between James and an injured cat he found in a doorway. At a time when he was find... READ MORE
Georgio
A Street Cat Named Bob
just brilliant
I have had the pleasure of meeting both James and Bob - this is a book which anyone can read. It will no doubt touch your heart and make you appreciate all... READ MORE
pgrc
A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street Cat Named Bob
This is a nice easy read, I read it in one day. However I would have liked to have heard more about the cat rather than the author.
Snappy
A Street Cat Named Bob
You have to read this book
A wonderful heartwarming book if you are a cat lover or not A story of 2 lost souls finding each other in what can be a hostile city for man and beast alik... READ MORE
Mr Polo
A Street Cat Named Bob
Good but overrated
A heart warming story and an enjoyable book to read. The descriptions of Bob's behaviour rings true, but the author is rather judgemental and prejudiced at... READ MORE
Timbos
A Street Cat Named Bob
A lovely heart-warming story
As a cat-lover and an owener of a cheeky ginger cat, I just had to read this book! I cannot describe how much I love this beautiful story! It is told in a ... READ MORE
Hollie16
A Street Cat Named Bob
Must read
This is an exceptional life-affirming story about someone learning to take responsibility - firstly for someone else and then for himself as well. I cannot... READ MORE
siena
A Street Cat Named Bob
A great read
Read this in just a few days, couldn't put it down. Fascinating book about the lives of James and Bob and how they have become a team on the streets of Lon... READ MORE
kather27
A Street Cat Named Bob
Feel good read
A lovely story about a struggling man who finds solace and comfort in a cat (Bob). A simple and quick read, but its a feel good book and an enjoyable story... READ MORE
JodieMarie
A Street Cat Named Bob
OMG, am I missing something !
I don't get it, what is all the fuss about ! Boring, poorly written and child like ! Needless to say I won't be reading the sequel ! Sentimental claptrap !
Ali 50
A Street Cat Named Bob
A beautiful eye opener!!
Was dubious about reading this despite being a cat lover. Was pleasantly surprised and will never pass a Big Issue seller without making a purchase in the ... READ MORE
Sarah Jane Gray
A Street Cat Named Bob
Must Read
From the moment I started reading this book I could not put it down. Very easy reading. I am not much of a book reader but that didn't matter. Read it in j... READ MORE
sheshe79
A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street Cat Named Bob.
This book, which I read over Christmas, paints a delightful picture of how this lovely street ginger cat became attached to the author. The area in which J... READ MORE
Delightful
A Street Cat Named Bob
Love a cat.
As a cat lover I absolutely adored this book! The story was so well written that I fell in love with Bob. He is an extraordinary cat, whose intelligence mu... READ MORE
Pookie
A Street Cat Named Bob
One of the cutest books I've ever read!
This book is for wide variety of people. It will impress you even if you have lost fight in humanity. I totally love it and would suggest it to everybody.
alina_gutovica
A Street Cat Named Bob
such a wonderful book, i love it!!
I met James and Bob in London about a year ago whilst I was on a Uni trip. I remember how lovely Bob looked just sitting there wearing a knitted red scarf ... READ MORE
wiggy123
A Street Cat Named Bob
Loved this book
This book was moving and eye-opening. Loved every word.
Fe Davitt
A Street Cat Named Bob
Amazing
Just amazing! Really heart-warming!
Zenya Harper
A Street Cat Named Bob
Love this book
I read this book after hearing about James and Bob. James is a true inspiration and Bob is the best completion to him. Their bond is special and it's amaz... READ MORE
Grace Turton
A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street musician befriends a Street Cat.
The success of James Bowen's 'A Street Cat Named Bob' opened the floodgates for every Tom, Dick or Harry to write a book about their pet saving their life,... READ MORE
Robin Price