A Street Cat Named Bob

By James Bowen,

Book cover of A Street Cat Named Bob

Book description

From the author of A Christmas Gift from Bob, the original bestseller and heartwarming story of the life-saving friendship between a man and his streetwise cat

'[Bob] has entranced London like no feline since the days of Dick Whittington.' (Evening Standard)

'A heartwarming tale with a message of hope' (Daily…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked A Street Cat Named Bob as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

A fascinating story about two unlikely comrades, who, in their own way, save each other. James Bowen, the Author, is a London street performer (a busker), who earns a living playing his guitar. He's a recovering drug addict, who struggles to stay focused and clean. Bob is a homeless Ginger Cat who James finds injured in his apartment building and takes to the vet. James spends most of cash-on-hand to get antibiotics to treat Bob's wounds, and this act of kindness and sacrifice is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. You'll come to care about them both very quickly and…

From Dion's list on animal and human connections.

Want books like A Street Cat Named Bob?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 86 books like A Street Cat Named Bob.

Browse books like A Street Cat Named Bob

Book cover of Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home
Book cover of Penguin Bloom: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family
Book cover of Craig & Fred: A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,337

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in cats, Anthrozoology, and London?

Cats 208 books
Anthrozoology 123 books
London 866 books