{"product_id":"simon-ships-out-how-one-jacky-donovan-9781514134061","title":"Simon Ships Out. How one brave, stray cat became a worldwide hero: Based on a true story","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Simon, a mischievous young cat, is smuggled on board HMS Amethyst, his simple life amidst the streets of Hong Kong is transformed into an adventure fit for heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut alongside new friend Peggy, the ship's dog, he discovers a mortal enemy in king rat Mao Tse Tung.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder heavy fire from the Chinese Communists, the ship runs aground, stranded for 101 agonising days. Despite severe injuries, Simon and the crew bravely battle their respective foes, enabling Amethyst to make an epic escape. Heralded worldwide as heroes, they sail into Plymouth to a jubilant welcome, but further heart-rending tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing joy and compassion to those on board, Simon is the only cat to have been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal, the highest honour for animal gallantry in wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the true events of Amethyst's 'Yangtze Incident', Simon's quirky yet emotional cat's eye narrative is sure to move and entertain all who read it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacky Donovan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1514134063\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781514134061\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.55d","brand":"Jacky Donovan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43939924705535,"sku":"9781514134061","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_afb8a25f-44ec-4f96-a5d2-f05aed51dc5c.jpg?v=1681444265","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/simon-ships-out-how-one-jacky-donovan-9781514134061","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}