Funny Cat

Classic Cat Stories is an anthology that includes fairy tales and fables from the likes of Rudyard Kipling and Charles Perrault as well as comic tales from Saki and E. F. Benson. Cats, of course, have always had a dark and mysterious side, which is explored to chilling effect by the likes of Edgar Allan Poe in 'The Black Cat'. But above all, we love them, and you’ll find here stories about all kinds of cats that tug at the heartstrings like 'The Man of the House' by Ethel Colburn Mayne and other stories that celebrate their curious ways.

After his success on the silver screen, Marshmallow Pie—a big, fluffy cat with an even bigger personality—has an exciting opportunity to act on stage in a grand theatre. It will be his first time in front of a live audience! The bad news is, he has to share the stage with his unbearable neighbour and arch-enemy, Buster the dog. Pie is convinced Buster is out to ruin it for him! But there’s a mystery to solve both on the stage and off, and Pie’s refusal to trust Buster could have some unexpected consequences.

We have been connected to cats for more than 30 million years. To our prehistoricancestors cats were deadly predators of the night, and because of this ancient memory etched onto our DNA, cats epitomize our fear of the dark. Yet in addition to their connection to the dark and the shadows, their intelligence, sophisticated physical abilities, and finely tuned senses also led many cultures to view cats as connected to the spirit world.

In a world of bewildering hauntings and paranormal mischief, my inheritance soon becomes my gateway to a magical deadly game in the shadows… Inheriting my grandmother's old mansion was meant to be a fresh start, but I never imagined my new home would be a haven for all sorts of paranormal creatures. A clumsy werewolf and a fairy that bites? Talk about interesting obligatory roommates. Hours after I show up to claim my inheritance, one of the vampire tenants is gruesomely incinerated. A reluctant amateur sleuth with magical abilities to see my paranormal roommates, I delve into a spine-...

A haunted mansion, an unsolved murder, and a team that’s more misfit than mystical. Can she unravel the mystery, or will she become part of the legend?When Jackie Thompson’s best friend suggests her life could be a cozy mystery novel, she laughs it off—until the paranormal documentary she pitched finally gets the green light. Armed with her trusty team, her sassy parrot, and a psychic's knack for paranormal predicaments, Jackie dives headfirst into a haunting that stretches back over a century. As the eclectic crew digs deeper, they uncover more than just old letters and dusty ...

Marshmallow Pie, a big, fluffy cat with an even bigger personality, is off to Hollywood to star in a movie! Pie is loving his trip - the glamourous people, the luxurious hotel, not to mention the tasty snacks! But most of all, he is dazzled by his new friend Madison: a charming, famous young girl not much older than his owner, Amelia. Madison is desperate to spend time with Pie and show him around town. So why doesn’t Amelia seem so sure about her?

After months of keeping London safe from notorious animal bad guys, Toto the Ninja Cat is going on a well-earned holiday to the world's most famous music festival - Catstonbury! But a villain has a dastardly plan to hypnotise the crowd when a world-famous band is on stage, turning them into evil minions. How can Toto possibly prevent the catastrophe when everyone thinks the band is the cat's pyjamas? It will take all Toto's ninja skills - and some help from a friendly otter - to save the day....

A simple getaway. A chance to escape the supernatural. But as a ghostly screech pierces the night and an angry spirit paces the floor, it seems secrets aren’t the only things buried on the island.Sam thought a lakeside getaway would be a perfect escape for all of them. What could be better than unwinding amidst legends and lighthouses? But when an ancient banshee's wail shatters the peace, and a spectral captain emerges with a centuries-old vendetta, their vacation veers into the uncanny. Bound by the curse that links them to the island's troubled past, they must unravel a tapestry woven ...

When failing trainee Valkyrie Lotta mistakes an unconscious Viking thief, Whetstone, for a fallen hero and takes him triumphantly to Valhalla, things are definitely not turning out to be epic or glorious. Having lost a precious talking cup, Whetstone is also desperate to cover up his mistake and the two embark on a quarrelsome journey to find it and regain their heroic status. But Loki the trickster God is desperate to get his hands on the cup with a plan to unleash chaos across the nine worlds. Can Whetstone prove himself a hero after all when it matters most?

Dans le village de Bonavita, c'est la fête tous les jours. Le soleil brille, les marguerites semblent sourire et les moineaux chantent le bonheur, au grand plaisir de tous les habitants. Enfin...de la plupart des habitants. Ezio le chat, lui, en a assez de cette comédie musicale qui rythme son quotidien. Trouvera-t-il une façon de faire taire ces drôles de moineaux?

This wonderful collection, ideal for cat lovers and feline fanatics, brings together the best and worst of catty behaviour. Ranging from the very funny to the profound, this collection has something to please everyone - without running the risk of developing an allergy!

They tried to bring the fight to her house, but she's simply not having it.Connie Keyes is in a budding romance…with her husband of thirty years…who happens to be a ghost. All she wants is a little time to explore their relationship, organize her new business and process all the changes midlife brings. Instead, her plans unravel when an unwelcome visitor bent on revenge throws her life into chaos and she finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery. Can she find the murderer, wrangle the ghouls, and reclaim her peace before everything she's worked for is destroyed? If you like: * a ...

Left in a box on the doorstep of a retired vet, Barker was raised in a litter of Jack Russell puppies. Since nobody ever thought to mention she is actually a cat, Barker grows up believing she’s a dog just like her brothers. With her trusty toy dog ears giving her the confidence to mingle, she soon meets Noodle and Spudge and the rest of the Woofers. After accidentally getting involved with a gangster cat in a trilby hat, Barker finds herself joining a rival gang called the Moggies. Dog by day and cat by night, how long can she hide her true identity from her new friends? And will she ...

She never thought she'd have to face her husband's death twice. She was wrong.Connie Keyes has finally found some peace. After refining her capacity to communicate with ghosts and embracing her intuitive talents, she's reconciled to spending her days helping confused wayward spirits. But her new life changes in an instant after a friend is falsely accused of murder... Certain her buddy committed the act in self-defense, Connie worries something ominous could be pulling shady strings. But when a sinister force abducts her talking cat and sets its sights on her ghost husband, the purposeful ...

Quietly exploring her newfound abilities and reinventing her life, she discovers fifty is the new forty … and there’s nothing quiet about it. Connie thought last year was full of surprises. Her husband passed away only to have his spirit attach to a taxidermy beaver named Brodie. The moratorium on her family for practicing witchcraft and other psychic arts was lifted. She began seeing and communicating with ghosts. And in a unique career move, she accepted a position at a real estate agency matching haunted houses with informed buyers. Now, what was supposed to be a relaxing, business-...

Meet the world's grumpiest, sassiest, most loveable cat...Mr Pusskins! Mr Pusskins has an owner who adores him and wants to make his life utterly blissful. But Mr Pusskins doesn't want fur brushing or snuggles, and he certainly doesn't want cosy bedtime stories. What Mr Pusskins wants is...adventure!

Extra-Ordinary Midlife Mysteries is a paranormal women’s cozy series where life’s second act is filled with spells, specters, and the spectacular. In this world, mysteries are meant to be solved, cocktails are meant to be consumed, and being “middle-aged” simply means the adventure is just beginning. Muddled in the Middle Haunted houses, paranormal pursuits, and now hot flashes? Someone, get this woman a drink. Spooked by the Sister Quietly exploring her newfound abilities and reinventing her life, she discovers fifty is the new forth…and there’s nothing quiet about it. Baffled ...

A tragic fire, restless spirits, and a team that’s more quirky than qualified. Will uncovering the secrets of the grand theater be their final act?With Gabby on her shoulder and her team in tow, Jackie sets out to document the supernatural for her paranormal TV series. But, they soon discover more than dusty props and old playbills when a bitter rivalry from the past resurfaces and a ghostly duo with unfinished business appears. With a new producer on board and an unknown assailant threatening their safety, will they bring peace to the restless spirits of Hawthorne Hall, or will they find...

Cerise is not a witch. She's an apprentice herbalist whose father is a wannabe warlock and fairy godmother is a madame. But Cerise has a closely guarded secret - the cherry lip-stain she manufactures and sells to the richest and most powerful women in the land is a potent aphrodisiac that makes the wearer irresistible. Of course, with such power comes responsibility, something Cerise did not consider while she was testing each batch of the product on the men of her home town. Soon, word of the magical make-up reaches the childless Queen Merewald, and she becomes determined to uncover the ...

When the past comes back to haunt you. I thought I was ready for a new adventure in my life, but really, what was I thinking? I should have been dreaming of a vacation with my super-hot boyfriend Riley, but instead another old house that is in desperate need of some love and attention, has charmed me. And guess what? This house has a secret too. Urgh! Who is its owner? Why is he so hard to find? And why does he own nine other deserted homes in Westport? If I can sell the first house of horrors I presently own, find the answer to these questions, and purchase this house before someone else ...