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THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN CAT
By
Stuart & Linda
Macfarlane
An adventure story for
children & adults.
Latest News: Due to fierce
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than
$5.00
- hurry and buy now - this surely cannot last!!!!
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About Adrian: |
Adrian is no
ordinary cat – he has ambitions. Not only does he
want to become the most famous cat in the world but
he’s also determined to
create world peace
between cats, dogs and mice.
Adrian’s life is full of
complications! In an attempt to win the affections
of the power crazed, but beautiful, Snowball he is
forced to join a gang run by the most evil cat in
town - Killer. But Killer also loves Snowball and
he’s not going to let Adrian steal her away – not
without a fight. On top of all of this Adrian has
many adventures;
he goes treasure
hunting with a pirate parrot, saves the life of a
fox and helps his best friend out of all sorts of
trouble.
Whether you
are nine or ninety-nine you will delight in Adrian’s
escapades and mishaps so join him in his thrilling
adventures and discover whether he can overcome all
his problems to find love, fame and happiness.
“The Secret
Diary of Adrian Cat” is a hilarious account of
one-year in the life of Adrian Cat - perfect for
teenagers and adults. It contains some very funny
sophisticated humor.
The secret lives and loves of cats are revealed in
this adventure novel, entitled “The Secret Diary of
Adrian Cat” that peeks into a year in the life of
the mischievous feline Adrian Cat. Adrian is having
trouble keeping his new year's resolutions
(especially "I will not be condescending to my
humans"), and he's also adjusting to the fact that
his humans have a new baby, his best friend needs
constant help, and he's in love for the first
time—with the angelic-seeming Snowball. But Snowball
turns out to be less than perfect and tries to lead
Adrian into organized crime. She forces him to join
the evil cat Killer’s gang. After numerous
misadventures he realizes that he does not love the
beautiful but power-crazed Snowball and really loves
the scruffy yet tender alley cat named Gypsy. After
Killer’s gang runs Gypsy out of town, Adrian is
forced to make some strange friends, fight the evil
Killer and travel a rough road in order to convince
Gypsy of his love.
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Sunday March 2nd
Today I had an intellectual day - Snowball would be
impressed (if we were speaking).
Wrote a poem entitled DesideCata. I am thinking of
becoming a cat laureate!
DesideCata
Stroll placidly amid the noise and haste and remember
what peace there may be in a long tranquil nap. As far
as possible, without being in any way humble, be on good
terms with all creatures - with the obvious exception of
dogs. Meow your desires loudly and clearly and
occasionally listen to others, even your human, for she
may be calling you for dinner. Avoid the company of
fleas, they are vexations to both spirit and body. Enjoy
your achievements - particularly wallpaper lovingly
scratched and pieces of string thoroughly chased. Keep
interest in your career, there will always be a need for
good mousers in the changing fortunes of time. Be
yourself; especially do not feign affection - except
when you need a warm lap to sleep on. Neither be cynical
about the love of cream, for through your charmed and
enchanted existence it is as perennial as the grass it
comes from.
Take kindly the council of the years and rejoice in the
fact that you have nine lives.
Nurture arrogance of spirit to shield you from sudden
misfortune such as getting stuck up a tree. But do not
distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born
out of getting less than twenty hours sleep in a day.
Beyond a wholesome discipline be gentle with yourself
and groom yourself frequently. You are a cat of the
universe, so much greater than humans and dogs; you have
a right to be served. And even though you may sleep
through most of it, no doubt the universe is unfolding
as it should. With all its snacks, adventures and
peaceful dreams, it is truly a beautiful world. Be
content. Continue to be happy. |
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Adrian overcome the evil Killer and find love and
happiness? |
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3rd January
I am in love! The most beautiful white Persian
has just walked through my garden. Unfortunately my
inconsiderate humans are out so all I could do was gawk
passionately at her from my bedroom window. As she
slinked through the hedge I’m sure she glanced back and
smiled at me. As soon as I can get out I will search
relentlessly until I find my soul mate.
5th January
I met my darling White-Beauty in the park this morning.
Her real name is Snowball – such a pretty name. We went
for a romantic walk along the canal and past the Sewage
Works. She told me everything about herself; the naughty
things she did as a kitten, the human family she has
adopted and all her likes and dislikes. What she forgot
to tell me is that she already has a boyfriend – Killer!
When he spotted us on the canal bridge rubbing heads
he was not amused. It took all day for my fur to dry
out.
13th January
Met Snowball on the way home. She wants me to win her
heart by challenging Killer to a duel. Really, how
barbaric. What century does she live in? Modern
etiquette dictates that the way to woo a lady-cat is to
present her with a love token such as a decapitated
mouse or a comatose robin.
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