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Skippy Blackfeet
feels safe behind the cemetery walls, hidden from the dangers of the outside
world.
Out there, dogs
bark, and cars blare and blast. Out there, people chase him away with the spray
of a
hose, or the shake
of a rolled-up newspaper. Under the shelter of his agapanthus bush, the little
black cat is often
hungry and lonely … but at least he’s safe.When nine-year old
May visits the cemetery to lay flowers on her Nonna’s grave, she gets separated
from her mother.
She’s frightened and tearful, until she meets Skippy Blackfeet whose presence
is as
calming as a bowl
of fresh cream.
When Mum agrees to
let May bring Skippy Blackfeet home, their adventures have only just begun.
For starters they
need to win May’s dad over. He does not like cats. Especially black cats. Then
there’s the fierce
neighbourhood dog, birthday party bungles, tumultuous trips to town, fireworks
and thunderstorms,
and everything in between! But it soon becomes obvious that Skippy Blackfeet
and May go
together like milk and sardines, and together they can face any challenge.
Skippy Blackfeet is a heartwarming tale of friendship, acceptance, and
belonging that will appeal to
anyone who has every questioned their place in the
world.
About the author
Rebecca Fraser is
an award-winning Australian author of genre-mashing fiction for children and
adults. Her work has won, been shortlisted for, and honourably mentioned for
numerous awards including Adaptable, The 2023 Readings Prize, Aurealis Awards,
Australian Shadows Awards, Ditmars, and Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor’s
Writing Award. Rebecca’s publications include four middle grade novels, a
collection of short fiction, and over sixty short stories, poems, and articles
in various anthologies, journals, and magazines. Rebecca has served as a
convenor and on the judging panel of nationally-recognised literary
competitions, and delivers author talks and workshops in both physical and
online capacities. She’s proud to be an Ambassador for Australia Reads and a
participant in the Australian Author Pen Pals program.
Summary
When May brings home stray cat, Skippy Blackfeet, their adventures have only just begun, from the fierce neighbourhood dog to birthday party bungles, tumultuous trips to town, fireworks and thunderstorms, and everything in between! But Skippy Blackfeet and May go together like milk and sardines, and together they can face any challenge.
