Catstruck!

A Charity Anthology

By: Debbie Manber Kupfer, Stephanie Barr, Indigo Leigh, Jen Ponce, Henry Herz, Holly Hook, V.M. Sang, Diana Dawn, Marlena Frank, Mackenzie Flohr

Narrated by: Carol Anne Shaw

Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

“Perhaps one reason we are fascinated by cats is because such a small animal can contain so much independence, dignity, and freedom of spirit."-Lloyd Alexander

Delve into the world of all things feline in this anthology of tales of whimsy, courage, and wonder.

All proceeds will go to Tenth Life Cat Rescue, a wonderful shelter that saves stray cats and kittens in the St. Louis area, prioritizing those with special needs.

The anthologies includes stories and poetry from:
Debbie Manber Kupfer.
Stephanie Barr.
Jen Ponce.
Indigo Leigh.
Henry Herz.
Holly Hook.
Marlena Frank.
V.M. Sang.
Diana Dawn.
Mackenzie Flohr.
Kressel Housman.
Jamie Glaser.

©2022 Debbie Manber Kupfer (P)2022 Debbie Manber Kupfer

An interesting collection

I greatly enjoyed the stories. hopefully the book helps spread word of the animal group that was mentioned at the beginning of the book.

BOOK:-CATSTRUCK BY DEBBIE MANBER KUPFER.

BOOK:-CATSTRUCK BY DEBBIE MANBER KUPFER.
BOOK REVIEWER-OKOKO AYEZU TAMARAPREYE.
SYNOPSIS.
STORY ONE:-FIRST TIME BY JEN PONCE.
Narrators story about her cat in a town plagued by Invaders.The story unravels a discovery of the narrator by the man who had thought he was the only living one.The story looks at cats taste for music and the discovery that the world was not as lost as they thought.
STORY TWO:CAT BY JAMIE GLASER
An ode to the cat.
STORY THREE:-WALLS BY HOLLY HOOK
A triology short story about Jenna and her cat ,Mogley.We see an escape through the tunnel of cobwebs by Jenna and her cat amidst Invaders; scream from dwellers and burning of the artworks of Mr Laconee's past victims.We see Jenna freedom at last and her thought of others behind the tunnels who will never see the stars again.
STORY FOUR:-I WIN BY JAMIE GLASER.
An writing of triumphand surmounting gravity and snakes in the grave by the narrator.We see the narrators resolve not to keep on winning against all.
STORY FIVE:-THE HUNT BY V.M.SANG
About the narrator ,Kim's wish to go fish,birds and toad hunting with the adults as fishes struggle for life and to get back into the water.
STORY SIX:-KWENDE BY KRESSEL HOUSMAN.
An ode to his Kitty who wrongs him in a confined yard
STORY SEVEN:-FRISKY BLUE INDIGO LEIGH.
About Frisky blue the cat and shifter who helps the cops like her late mother.We see the cops ignore the wanna be case breaker Frisky Blue.We also see Frisky thoughts and yearnings to set an attacked woman free by calling the cops even as she trys to appease her mother who went with her to the police head quarters.We see Frisky getting to the warehouse to fix things where the cops and detectives were dragging foot.
STORY EIGHT:-FALLING BY JAMIE GLASER.
A write up in the form of an idea of self beliefby the narrator in athletic sports.
STORY NINE:-PROTECTOR OF DREAMS BY MARLENE FRANK.
About a city names Eves protected by its people as change approached them in the form of blood tasty trees and persons drawn to its beauty.The story speaks of the coming alive of statues when they should be just art ; the striking of the land by a strong blight and the growing of the shadows against the lion Mar,who was a lover of books.
STORY TEN:-OLD BAG OF BONES BY JAMES GLACER.
An ode on the cats aging and the ancient cat aging gracefully.
STORY ELEVEN:-CAT FANCY THAT BY DIANA DAWN.
About Sophie and her mum and her cat duchess and the coming across a new cat Morris.We see duchess attack of rug rats and burglers in the house.
STORY TWELVE:-PURR BY JAMIE GLASER.
Words of comfort by a cat who was once afraid and healed.
STORY THIRTEEN:-CALEB THE COURAGEOUS BY HENRY HERZ.
About cat proposal of Caleb to Cordelia and Caleb's exploits as a courageous veteran of four convoys.It mirrors Caleb's shinning in the comfort of brave colleagues complimented him.
STORY FOURTEEN:-A CAT NAMED ROSIE BY MACKENZIE FLOHT.
About mother cat,Rosie ,a pregnant expectant cat and her scarvenging for food amidst attack by humans in the neighborhood.We see Maryanne ,a cat owner and her encounter with Rosie who births three baby kittens.The story looks at the difference between Feral cats and domesticated cats.The possibility of taking a feral cat and the need for application of patience with same is treated in this story.
STORY FIFTEEN:-GRIDDLE BONE BY DEBBIE MANBER KUPFER.
Story about Catsul and his papa Griddlebone and the German search for a fighting machine.We see in the story the hire of a fighting machine who chose the cat as a killing predator.We see a rescue initiative by setting up concentration camps.The story also looks at the character of Rachel and the wild cat attacks on soldiers amidst Esther's rescue of her sister and her father's survival in a fight where three wild cats lost.The story looks at animal reproduction and community strength in cats mating and forming strong communities.
STORY SIXTEEN:-CATS BY STEPHANIE BARR.
A story about cats as hunters who tame humans.
STORY SEVENTEEN:THE EMPEROR'S COMPANION BY STEPHANIE BARR.
The satire story looks at elite life and challenges of serving leaders in a world of ordinary and extraordinary client or non ordinary client and the concept of trust.It looks at cats and grudges and the need to be in the good books of a leader on works for.It looks at the possibility of leader sabotage of employees by ignoring suggestions to do you harm.It looks at leadership appointment and making sure of ones concerns before relieving persons of appointments.It looks at consideration of loyalty and confidence.It raises questions whether one should consider love for the leader and his family though it doesn't define what is meant by love for leader and family.

GOOD SHORT STORY COLLECTION.

STORIES RANGE FROM SHORT & SWEET TO DARK TWISTING.
MOSTLY CLEAN.

ACCEPTABLE FOR TEENS AND UP

NARRATOR IS GREAT AND EASY TO FOLLOW

FUN, UNUSUAL, IMAGINITIVE

These authors have certainly put in an imaginitive collection of poems, short stories and a couple of longer tales to support their furry friends. l really enjoyed them and the narration let me see the action. Recommended.

A Purrfect Collection Of Cat Tails

Catstruck! A Charity Anthology
by Debbie Manber Kupfer Is A Collection Of Feline Stories & Poetry That Benefits The Tenth Life Cat Rescue a wonderful shelter that saves stray cats and kittens in the St. Louis area, prioritizing those with special needs.These Cat Tales Assist Bipeds In The Understanding Of The Workings Of The Feline Mind …The Intelligence Of Which Is Highly Worthy Of Note…And The Included Authors Outdid Themselves To Benefit A Creature Whose Sole Goal In Life Is To Bend Bipeds To Their Will With Cunning …Grace…& No Small Measure Of Naughtiness…An Exceptional Tome…For Adults..Children …Felines …& The Occasional Canine To Indulge In …I Adored The Stories…Especially “The Emperor’s Companion…Parts 1&2…
Listen and Hear. Much Enjoyed and Highly Recommended. I Voluntarily Reviewed An Advanced Copy Of This AudioBook.

Happy Caturday

The book is a collection of multiple stories about Cats and Magic. I found the book full of adventures and high spirits. Definitely a good pick for one of those days when you don't want to step outside the house, but still want to have a whimsical experience.

I was contemplating initially how would I feel about reading the works of so many authors in a single place. But I am glad I picked this up, the stories give us a lot of variations on the baseline, and I real;y appreciate the creativity. After back-to-back average reads finally I stumbled upon something that makes me happy!

Rating 4/5 ⭐️
Genre: #anthologies #shortstories #cats

Authors:
Debbie Manber Kupfer, Stephanie Barr, Indigo Leigh, Jen Ponce, Henry Herz, Holly Hook, V.M. Sang, Diana Dawn, Marlena Frank, Mackenzie Flohr

Thankyou #StoryOrigin for the ARC on @audible
#catstruck

Cats galore

I have to say this was one epic book... I enjoyed all the stories. as a non cat fan, it was really interesting stories

So cute!

This was a really fun anthology! If you love cats you will like this a lot. Super cute poems and stories. Plus the proceeds are donated to a cat rescue which is amazing! Fun to listen to while in the car, easy to follow along.