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FELINE FASCINATIONS: The Adventures of Boris and Olga Kindle Edition

by J.M. Northup (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
Boris, a stray kitten rescued from the city streets, finds his forever home on the farm of his dreams!

There, with his sassy older sister, Olga, they explore the farmstead and all it has to offer. Through the antics and adventures of these two adorable cats, you’ll meet an array of animals, both wild and domestic. Among the interesting characters are Boris and Olga’s silly brother, Charlie the Dog, and their friends Gus the Squirrel, Charlotte the Horse, Zeke the Mallard Duck, and the Holstein Heifers, Betsy and Ellie Mae.

You will learn alongside Boris as he is taught about his new life. You will get the chance to discover farm activities, including how hay is made and the process of milking cows, and amazing facts, like why birds migrate. You will be able to hunt for frogs, climb a Christmas tree, and even go to the vet.

Come discover the things that fascinate a feline and experience it through the eyes of the cat himself!
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This chapter book is designed to teach children about animals and the world around them, targeting ages 6 to 13. It was devised to help children to have empathy for all living things while finding a realistic acceptance of nature. Some things are happy and humorous, while others are not. Educational and entertaining, this collection of feline adventures is an enjoyable read for children and adults alike!
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  1. Reading age
    6 - 14 years
  2. Print length
    223 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
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  5. Publication date
    September 14, 2019
  6. Page Flip
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  7. Word Wise
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  8. Enhanced typesetting
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I wrote this book for cat / animal lovers of all ages.
I designed it for teachers and parents to enjoy with their children, as well as for young readers.The chapters are different stories that combine to make a year in the life of Boris, the kitty.
It is meant to help kids understand social situations and to develop empathy while entertaining book lovers.

About the Author

I'm an American author with the independent publisher, CREATIVIA. I launched my writing career with my debut series, The Fears of Dakota, which currently include the Young Adult novels, A RIPPLE OF FEAR and FEARS OF DARKNESS. I released a New Adult novel, the psychological thriller entitled, A PRISONER WITHIN. I published SOUL SEARCHING, which is a novella of poetry that also includes the short story, EMERGENCE. I am continuing to develop and research future projects. --------------- I've been married to my best friend for over 22 amazing years. Together, we've raised two beautiful daughters. I consider my family to be my richest treasure and most prized blessings! I am a native Minnesotan who proudly served in the United States Air Force.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XWXFZ9Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Norns Triad Publications
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 14, 2019
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 223 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 14 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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J.M. Northup is more than an author. Julie is also an editor, cover designer, and partner of Norns Triad Publications.

Julie is a multi-genres writer who specializes in romance and young adult fiction. With a diverse background that ranges from aviation and nursing to business, she finds these wide interests and experiences enrich her work.

An avid readers, Julie promotes books via her blog and newsletter. She spotlights various persons involved in the literary world with customized interviews, honest book reviews, and information about book promotions, giveaways, and events.

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  • Reader Editor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Belongs in Every Young Person's Library
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015
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    Feline Fascinations: The Adventures of Boris and Olga by J.M. Northup is more than a young person’s story book. First of all, the writing and dialogue is wonderful. The amount of research that went into these stories overall is far-reaching. The author thanks the man who provided much of the farm life information. This shows a collaboration that must have been long and tedious but it helps to breathe life into the actions of the characters. It made the setting and background come alive for me. It shows the care taken by the author to write exactly what the book needed to include.

    Additionally, the author shows an understanding of situations in human life and how they play out and resolve. This shows up in how life’s lessons and interaction happen between the animal characters. The main characters are, of course, cats. This is a book for young children. While each story is separate unto itself, each story carries the book forward. I can see this book being read to children in an on-going basis, perhaps as each season approaches and passes as they do in the stories. Children have a way of identifying with animals. It is my belief that in doing so with these stories, children will learn valuable lessons in how to act and react and how to treat others in real life.

    This is a wonderful book for young children. It’s entertaining while possibly instilling emotional and moral values in the young. I highly recommend this book to those who read to their children. I also highly recommend it to young children who read on their own. And I wholeheartedly give it 5 stars.
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  • Lisa's Book Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great feline adventure!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2015
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    Boris is a stray kitten. He gets picked up by the pound, though, it's not too long before he is put up for adoption.

    He is taken by a family, hoping it will be his forever home.

    There are certain surprises for Boris, like he'll have to share his home with a cat named Olga, who is described as being grouchy most of the time.

    The details of what this story is really about are better left to the reader to discover. The reader will, however, be transfixed on reading every word, going on this adventure right alongside Boris and Olga.

    One of the real fascinations about this book is the fact that it's about animals; animals who talk, have feelings, and thoughts. The author uses carefully selected words to describe every movement and behavior allowing the reader to experience something so very feline.

    This book should appeal to 5th grade and above, though younger children will love it too, only that they'd need help reading it. It would make for a great storybook to read a chapter every night at bedtime.

    And one of the more amazing elements about this book is the mere fact that you don't have to be a cat lover to love this book.
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  • The Teach
    4.0 out of 5 stars Curse you, fleas!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2014
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    I received a free copy of this book for beta reading.

    I read it to my kids at bedtime, and they were quite excited each day, begging for the next chapter. They loved the tale of Borris the kitten and how he went from the street to the Humane Society to his forever home on the farm. They loved Olga the cat and the rest of the cast of human and animal characters.

    I would recommend this book for family reading for children in preschool to late elementary, and for developing readers to challenge them. The interesting storyline should keep animal lovers enthralled. Do keep in mind that the author does not sugar coat things. There are a few tragic events that might need to be discussed with the children.

    In addition, this is a great value. No short single night story, this collection contains weeks' worth of reading, divided into short, self-contained stories, each good for a single evening.

    All in all, Feline Fascination provides hours of family fun for animal lovers of all ages.
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  • Karly Rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining and very educational for children and anyone else who loves kitty cats!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2016
    I absolutely love stories about cats! That is why I wrote one about cats also! Even though this story is geared for children's reading, I enjoyed it very much.The author did a great job of making these cute and cuddly cats come alive and tell their story of their many adventures. Living on a farm, they make many friends and learn many new things. The story is both entertaining, but also very educating. Also I loved how the story is told throughout each season. I loved the main characters and Pearl and Charlie. Although I have to say I was totally enchanted by Gus.The illustrations are some of the best I've ever seen in a story book. Kudos to the author!
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  • Sashadoo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids and animal lovers!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015
    Feline Fascinations is a delightful book for children and adults alike. Not only does it tell the story of kittens Boris and Olga, brother and sister growing up together on a farm, but also relates many stories about the various animals that live on the the farm and the kitten's encounters and experiences as they go about their daily lives. The book is written in such a way that it not only tells a compelling story of friendship and life in general as seen through the eyes of the animals, but is also highly educational as it teaches children not only about the animals that live on the farm, but about life in general and the workings of a farm. This is definitely one for cat lovers everywhere.
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  • Ollivander
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you love cats - you'll adore this!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2015
    Wonderful story about a stray kitten called Boris, who, from a tragic beginning, finds a home and a family. This book is full of glorious characters such as his cranky cat 'sister' Olga, a dog called Charlie (with some very dubious dietary habits), and a hilarious bunch of heifers! Told from Boris's point of view, the tale unfolds over the first year of his life in his new home - the author's love of cats really shines through every twist and turn he takes! Crammed with adorable pictures of Boris and his family - if you love cats, you are certainly in for a treat!
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  • Joni Martins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great children's book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2021
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    Book Review

    Basic Details:
    Book Title: FELINE FASCINATIONS
    Subtitle: The Adventures of Boris and Olga
    Author: J.M. Northup
    Genre: Children’s
    Part of a series? No
    Order in series:
    Best read after earlier books in series?

    Overall score:
    I scored this book 4.5/5
    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
    Short Summary of the book:
    From a stray kitten to a beloved house pet, Boris’ friendly demeanour even helps defrost his new sister Olga and their fancy neighbour. Together Boris and Olga have many adventures with their loving humans. A great book to teach the importance of kindness and friendship.
    What I liked about the book:
    It is an easy read and page turner.
    What I didn’t like about the book:
    I enjoyed the entire book.
    My favourite bits in the book:
    Where Olga brought the squirrel into the house for some TLC and the humans took him in.
    My least favourite bits in the book:
    I enjoyed the entire book.
    Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
    I believe this author has written several other children’s books.
    What books could this be compared to and why?
    It is a lovely book teaching children the importance of friendship and kindness.
    Recommendation:
    In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

    Children Yes
    Young Adult Yes
    Adult Yes

    If you like your books full of kindness, friendship and love, this children’s book may be the book for you.
    I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.
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  • Ollivander
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you love cats - you'll adore this!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2015
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    Wonderful story about a stray kitten called Boris, who, from a tragic beginning, finds a home and a family. This book is full of glorious characters such as his cranky cat 'sister' Olga, a dog called Charlie (with some very dubious dietary habits), and a hilarious bunch of heifers! Told from Boris's point of view, the tale unfolds over the first year of his life in his new home - the author's love of cats really shines through every twist and turn he takes! Crammed with adorable pictures of Boris and his family - if you love cats, you are certainly in for a treat!
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