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It's a Catastrophe Paperback – November 19, 2012

by Sibel Hodge (Author), Leos Ng Okita (Illustrator)

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For Disney story lovers everywhere! Think Cats & Dogs meets Toy Story… Warning! Contains fur-raising adventure, wacky characters, laugh out loud comedy, and heart-warming drama. The cats at Briarswood Cottage are lucky. After being rescued from the local Cats’ Home by Ma Katz, they live out their days in luxury under the watchful eye of Buster, the mogfather. But all that’s about to change… When the local mayor announces that the cat population is spreading a deadly disease, their lives are in mortal danger. There’s no time to paws! Somehow, Ma’s moggies have to organize all the neighbourhood cats to unite as one, getting their claws stuck in to prove their innocence and save each other from certain death. Can they put aside jealous rivalry and tomcat turf wars to work together as a team and save catkind from extinction? It’s a Catastrophe is a hilarious hairball of a read for ages 8 to 108!

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"A great series for children that I can not recommend enough." -- Unorthodox Mama Book Blog

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Sibel Hodge has 8 cats and one husband. In her spare time, she's Wonder Woman! When she's not out saving the world from dastardly demons, she also writes books for adults. Her work has been shortlisted for the Harry Bowling Prize 2008, Highly Commended by the Yeovil Literary Prize 2009, Runner up in the Chapter One Promotions Novel Comp 2009, and nominated Best Novel with Romantic Elements in 2010 by The Romance Reviews. Her novella Trafficked has been listed as one of the Top 40 Books About Human Rights by Accredited Online Colleges. It's a Catastrophe is her first children's book.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 19, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1480289035
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1480289031
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 10 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.67 x 8.5 inches

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Sibel Hodge is the author of the #1 Bestsellers Look Behind You, Untouchable, Duplicity, Into the Darkness, and Their Last Breath. Her books have sold over one million copies and are international bestsellers in the UK, USA, Australia, France, Canada and Germany. She writes in an eclectic mix of genres, and is a passionate human and animal rights advocate.

Her work has been nominated and shortlisted for numerous prizes, including the Harry Bowling Prize, the Yeovil Literary Prize, the Chapter One Promotions Novel Competition, The Romance Reviews’ prize for Best Novel with Romantic Elements and Indie Book Bargains’ Best Indie Book of 2012 in two categories. She was the winner of Best Children’s Book in the 2013 eFestival of Words; nominated for the 2015 BigAl’s Books and Pals Young Adult Readers’ Choice Award; winner of the Crime, Thrillers & Mystery Book from a Series Award in the SpaSpa Book Awards 2013; winner of the Readers’ Favorite Young Adult (Coming of Age) Honorable award in 2015; a New Adult finalist in the Oklahoma Romance Writers of America’s International Digital Awards 2015, 2017 International Thriller Writers Award finalist for Best E-book Original Novel, Honorable Mention Award Winner in the USA 2018 Reader's Choice Awards, and winner of the No 1 Best Thriller in the Top Shelf Magazine Indie Book Awards 2018, and Silver Medal Award Winner in the 2019 Readers' Favorite Thriller - Conspiracy genre! Her novella Trafficked: The Diary of a Sex Slave has been listed as one of the top forty books about human rights by Accredited Online Colleges.

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Cathy.

Believe it and it will be possible

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013

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(Review by 6 yr old Ella) This book is awesome. All the cats in the story worked together. Teamwork saved them from their death! Maybe if you're having a hard time, call a friend and use some teamwork power because if you don't know why I'm saying this, read the title. It's true. Quick note from Dad - there are some adult jokes early on regarding one of the cats being neutered. It's brief and the rest of the book is kid friendly.

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Jennybean0305

Decent pictures, okay story

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2013

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This story is not very interesting. It doesn't hold the attention of my four year old or my 2 year old. The pictures are okay but not enough to make up for the story. We read part of it once, and it has never gotten picked again.

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2013

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my son loved this book it was great for him.. easy for him to stay interested and get into the book..

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Ed and Ruth 🐢

It's a Catastrophe

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2013

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I couldn't put it down until i finished it. Though it was a short book I had fun reading it.

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Fun Read!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2013

The cats of the Katz household have a dilemma. The mayor of their town wants to destroy all the cats at the rescue home because they have a TERRIBLE disease known as "catatonic flu" . The Katz's cats and the Katz family need to stop the cat-hating mayor and prove that the cats at the rescue home really aren't sick.

This was an interesting book. The cat characters were a lot like humans (but they didn't talk to the humans). I like the action in the story. The character's were realistic (maybe too much), and there was a LOT of romance between the cats (maybe a bit too much for me as a boy). The writing was good and the plot was good too (sometimes a bit predictable, but still good). There was one "oh gawd". The cover art is excellent and there are great illustrations of the characters in the book. I think kids 10+ would like this book.
**NOTE I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Gaele

All of the appeal of Wind in the Willows or Charlotte's Web for a younger reader.

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2012

In a uniquely crafted book that utilizes the animals and situations they encounter to illustrate problem solving for real world issues that far too many children encounter. Never preachy or speaking down to the reader, the author has cleverly substituted the creatures into daily human interactions, and uses their unique voices and characterizations to further illustrate solutions and approaches to each other and working with one another to benefit all.

Each character is not only beautifully illustrated with gorgeous full color drawings available in the book and at the Cast Website , these illustrations are incredibly well-matched to the voices and visions I had of the characters while I was reading the book. Sibel Hodge has used her skill to craft characters that are both unique and three-dimensional, with a "fun with words" approach in naming, sliding puns and creating sections of the book that are near musical in meter and pace.

A book that will appeal to young readers with the appeal of books like Wind in the Willows, or Charlotte's Web, this book would also be an ideal book to read with your children who may be too young to tackle a book over 100 pages alone. With clever word play, and the ability to craft a story that holds interest, even older animal lovers will find joys in this book.

I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review as part of the Indie Author Rocks promotions on my blog, I am, Indeed. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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Quirky, but fun

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015

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Enjoyed, but have to admit it was quirky but fun story about cats and what they say to each other.

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2013

I loved it's a catastrophe. I admit I was a bit reluctant. I wasn't sure how a book could claim think cats and dogs meet toy story and pull it off. But to my surprise that's exactly what the book did.

The book included colour photos of the cats in the beginning of the book which was such a sweet touch.

It really helped get a feel for the different cats, and their personalities.

I was really impressed with how well this book flowed. Conversations between the cats felt completely normal. Like a conversation you would expect to hear. Pretty incredible given cats and dogs don't actually talk. But the author nailed it.

I laughed and awwed over their crazy, cooky and sweet personalities.

I loved the way the book handled the cats dealing with differences, bullying, helping others, and over coming fears.
Exactly the kind of things kids need help coping with.

A great series for children that I can not recommend enough.
I would love to see the cats (and dogs) series continue tackling other issues.

Well written and a fun read.

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Faith

Such fun!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2013

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I know this is a book for older children (above 9 I would think, but Sibel Hodge has once again shown us her quite remarkable skill with yet another new genre. I read this in a few evenings - and found it tremendous fun. Cats abound, Fluffy, Cleo, Buster...I know Sibel has many cats herself and any cat lover will recognise their own 'moggies' or 'pussies' among her cast.

So all in all, great fun, well written and a good escape read!

Chris Graham

It's the Cat's Meaow

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2013

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Anyone who thinks cats are actually little furry people will thoroughly enjoy this story and probably relate to some of the characters involved.

Don't blame the author though if you suddenly get the urge to have more than one cat in your home :)

Nicola Spink

A must read especially if you love cats

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2013

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A really great read for all ages, especially if you love cats as i do. Looking forward to the next book.
A great author, I have read all of Sibel Hodges' books, which vary from chick flics to more serious subjects. Keep on writing.

Mrs Hill

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2015

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Clever interpretant of a cats 'eye view' of life. Well done.

karen

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2015

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Good read

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