Felix the Railway Cat Kindle Edition

I never would have run across this book if it had not be recommended on a UK Crime FB page. I was on crime overload, and, as a cat fancier and cat mom, I was immediately hooked. Felix's tale begins, when as part of a litter of 5, she becomes a railway cat at the Huddersfield station once she is old enough to leave the litter, at 8 weeks. As the story unfolds, Felix wins the hearts of employees, commuters, travelers, and (nearly) everyone she meets. Her antics, her empathy, her beauty, her day to day job as "pest-controller" are a joy to read. Be prepared to laugh, shake your head in wonder, and shed some tears. It is not a sad book, it is one of affirmation. It delivers hours of pure enjoyment. I have pre-ordered the further tale, Full Steam Ahead, and cannot wait for July to read it!

After following Felix on Facebook for a couple years, I finally bought her first book and am so glad I did. My daughter and I have enjoyed reading it together. It has given me a better understanding and appreciation for Felix and her Huddersfield Station colleagues. The book tells how the station decided to get a station cat, how Felix became that cat, and how Felix has impacted her colleagues, railway customers, and fans around the world. I only wish there were more pictures of Felix in it. I heartily recommend this book. It is a great read and Felix is a great cat and colleague.

Being a lover of cats with two of my own, I knew I'd enjoy this book. In fact my youngster looks just like her, only mines a lad! :) My mother brought the paperback while visiting her sister in York. Telling me about it while we caught up with family. Just had to add it to my collection and started reading when we got back to New Zealand.If you enjoy stories about cats both fantasy and real you will enjoy this story.

A real story about a real working cat at a train station in England. A very unforgettable story of a kitten growing up greeting passengers and becoming a much loved Icon for the Huddersfield Station. Book one of two.

This is such a fun book. It tells the story of a much loved station cat. This is a delightful read for cat lovers, railroad buffs, and anyone who enjoys a very British story. As I read, I became very involved in the lives of Felix and all the humans who keep things moving at her very busy station. I am so glad that I have come to know Felix and her friends. The reader can also follow Felix's posts on Facebook.

I'm a cat owner. The biography of Felix the Railway Cat could only be written by a cat person. From the antics of kittenhood too queen make for a fun tale of a truly loved moggy. I didn't want too put the book down. It definitely shows how close the bonds of human and pet can become.

I began following Felix on Facebook in June 2016 just as the world got to hear of her. What a treat to read of Felix's day to day exploits at Hudderfield Station and her community involvement.Sales of this book are a prostate cancer fundraiser! Buy a copy and be delighted!

Any cat lover will enjoy this book, but what is unique about this story is how Felix, just by being herself, positively affects people of all ages and walks of life, many of whom were not particularly fond of cats.The proceeds from sales of this book are donated to prostate cancer research.

I have recently listened to and read ' Felix - The Railway Cat' by Kate Moore.The genre is non fiction.This is a true story about how a beautiful cat called Felix becomes a member of the Huddersfield Station Team. This story takes you on a journey upon why Felix arrived and how she changed so many people's lives.The book starts with a lovely introduction; including the history of railway cats. This story is written beautifully and I enjoyed every chapter. This book is full of laughter, love and joy. Kate writes clearly and concisely. There is no 'over showing', no 'over descriptions' or 'Info dumps'. Kate shows the powerful connections that can happen between feline and human. The author wonderfully shows how Felix supported those around her In many realistic and adorable ways.Kate also raises awareness of the alarming number of children who run away to find shelter at the railway. Kate uses the POV of the third person with the focus of Felix. In my opinion, only a few characters were multi dimensional such as Felix, Angie and Billie. I really felt like I knew each of these three characters and experienced their emotional journeys. However, I believe the rest of the main characters had a group identity with the main goal to care for Felix.I am slightly wary of some of the fact of this story. For example, the author states that Felix wags her tails when she is happy because she learnt that from dogs. I am not a vet, therefore I am unsure if that is possible. Yet, from my studying of felines I have never come across that before.The Audio by Kate Lee was Fantastic. She has such a clear and soothing voice. She expressed emotions and reactions perfectly!Triggers - Cancer, Run away children, Bereavement.In conclusion I truly enjoyed this book and it has now become one of my favourites. I am hoping to purchase a physical copy soon. Also, there are fantastic photos of Felix and the team in the back of the book. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I hope the author is able to add audio to the next book in the series soon. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys non fiction and cats.Disclaimer: My Book Reviews are based on my own opinions and experiences only.

Having first discovered Felix on facebook, I was so excited when this book came out. It is such a heart warming tale, demonstrating, without doubt, the amazing intelligence and empathy of cats. As a past cat owner, I know only too well how each one has a distinct personality, and - I believe - a particular purpose to fulfill in this world. Felix - the Huddersfield Railway Cat, is no exception and her story is one that had to be told. 'Senior Pest Controller' is but one of her duties. Her ability to touch people's lives, and bring light, joy and compassion is, above all, her greatest strength. There are so many examples of how she has already done so: bringing people out of their shells, whether it be railway workers, or members of the public. In particular her devotion to Billy, and the way she helped two boys - one a runaway orphan, the other suffering from autism. Her rise to stardom has changed her not one bit: she is still the same aloof but also endearing creature as she was when she first arrived at the station as a kitten. But not unsurprisingly, she has so many friends among the station staff and commuters, as well as those from around the world. I hope, like many others, to be able to make a special trip to see her one day, at Huddersfield Station.

This book made me laugh, and it made me cry - what more could you want from a book?Touching and heart-warming, I loved it. Felix as seen by her colleagues, friends and family.A little ray of sunshine in a bleak world.Read it, you'll be glad you did.

This is a charming story, & all royalties to go charity, so I feel slightly churlish for not being as impressed as everyone else. I very much enjoyed the first three quarters, then this true story becomes what I see as a worrying case of misguided animal exploitation. In the online footage of Felix, she looks stressed and anxious. The thought that people come in droves from as far away as Japan just to gawp at her & take photos is worrying.She's a lovely cat, very intelligent, living an unusual life, but cats don't like undue attention & I seriously think that making her a media star is bad for her and for the "madding crowd." A book about her is fine, but leave it at that.

I bought this book yesterday and i can't put it down, its absolutely brilliant, what adventures and mischief this cat has got up to, and as for the pigeon story i roared with laughter, its a great read for everyone. I'm not a cat lover, but Felix you made me laugh and cry both at the same time. Long may you "reign" over your kingdom.