By Adelaide Godwin (author) , Alice Prior (illustrator)
Paperback Not Available
View All Editions (1)
Written by debut author Adelaide Godwin, it’s an odyssey of a feline kind, packed full of feline bravery, endurance and epic adventure that will delight early readers everywhere but equally a tremendous story for parents to share with their kids. The story centres around the trials and tribulations of a Spanish cat, Poohka.
Scooped up and dumped by a garbage truck Poohka is left near dead, miles from his home. But with the help of other animals the plucky cat embarks on an incredible journey homeward, one that tests every ounce of his wit and strength and teaches him the true meaning of friendship. Landing On My Feet is a remarkable tale and if you like the sound of this animal adventure story you might also like to read the classic of all animal classics, The Incredible Journey by Shelia Burnford or Charlotte's Web by E B White..
Neil Jeffries, Managing Director of Digital Leaf ....‘ This is a bit of a departure for us, as we typically publish picture books. But once I started reading the story I couldn’t put it down and felt we just had to publish it.’
Poohka's a wild pussycat in a plush Spanish town. Life is good and the going is easy. Then one day he's swept up by a rubbish truck, crushed and dumped many miles from home.
Read the full description
Now his life hangs in the balance. Assisted by his fellow creatures Poohka dusts himself off and begins the difficult journey homeward. An impatient owl, a heroic tree and a very brave, little mouse all help him as he attempts to hobble homeward on a broken leg.
Can he survive the many dangers of the wild, the lurking vultures and a wicked witch, to make it back to his friends who he loves so much?
A delightful adventure of bravery, persistence and unusual friendships set atmospherically in southern Spain. Heather Hacking, Acclaimed Author-Illustrator, Artistic Cats
Adelaide was educated at an Ursuline Convent in a remote Belgian village before attending Winkfield Place Finishing School, famous as Constance Spry's School. There she achieved a Cordon Bleu Diploma and went on to work for Prue Leith in London and as Chef at the Little London Restaurant in Chichester. Adelaide then joined British Airways and took to the skies, working as Cabin Crew for fifteen years and travelling the world extensively. Adelaide also worked in the Television and Film Industry doing small acting roles, as well as some photographic and voiceover work.
She now divides her time between homes in the UK and southern Spain where she cares for animals, writes, paints and enjoys the Mediterranean sunshine.
the best books for 9-12 year olds
Poohka's a wild pussycat in a plush Spanish town. Life is good and the going is easy.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Landing On My Feet The Adventures of Poohka the Cat and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Landing On My Feet The Adventures of Poohka the Cat features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers
Paperback. Not Available.
Landing On My Feet The Adventures of Poohka the Cat was written by Adelaide Godwin and published by Digital Leaf
©PTC International Ltd T/A LoveReading is registered in England. Company number: 10193437. VAT number: 270 4538 09. Registered address: 157 Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3HP. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer
The National Year of Reading starts here. Join thousands of families and schools supporting reading for pleasure across the UK.