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Read & Reviewed by Rowena (Bookseller), A great read! The combination of Catherine's writing & Fifi's illustrations has created a wonderful tribute to the true story of Pearl, a fluffy cat, who hid during Cyclone Gabrille, was rescued & then reunited with her family. The addition of the photos and a timeline is a great informative part of the story too.
Printing of the book was done locally too, in Napier by Brebner Print.
The true story of one fluffy cat's wild, windy week. A tale of chaos and courage, ruin and rescue, as Pearl's home - like so many others - was ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Pearl loved doing all her favourite things- swatting the dog, slurping tap water, hiding in bags, and curling up to sleep. But one Monday night, with a whoosh and a whirl, her comfortable life was turned upside-down ... Pearl's family home in Puketapu, in Hawke's Bay, was destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle and it took a week for her to be reunited with her family, as the community came together in the aftermath of one of New Zealand's worst weather events.
Written by bestselling author Catherine Robertson, with illustrations by Fifi Colston, every copy sold will raise much-needed funds for the Hawke's Bay Foundation to assist in the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery effort.
Paperback / softback Picture book 32pp h1mm x w1mm x s1mm