{"product_id":"a-home-for-merlin-9781787395756","title":"A Home for Merlin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eOn Christmas Eve, a ginger cat named Merlin is homeless and alone until he is taken in by Theo, an old man. Together, they try to heal and find hope for the future, but neither can forget those they left behind. This is an inspiring story about friendship and forgiveness, and the extraordinary cat who is the most faithful of friends. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Welbeck Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the snow falls and the cold winds sweep through the enchanting town of Tintagel, a small ginger cat finds himself homeless and alone on the most magical night of the year, Christmas Eve. With his fur ruffled and his heart filled with despair, the cat scurries from one home to another, seeking refuge from the biting cold. On the heels of a group of carol singers, the cat clings to hope, desperately hoping to find a warm place to call his own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach time a door is opened, the cat eagerly slips inside, only to be swiftly evicted. No one seems to want him, until a gruff old man named Theo steps forward. Theo's heart is hardened by the world, but he cannot resist the plight of the little cat. He opens his heart and home, offering the cat a temporary respite from the harsh winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbandoned and friendless, but for each other, Theo and the cat named Merlin form an unlikely bond. They navigate the streets of Tintagel, searching for warmth and companionship. Despite their hardships, they hold onto hope, believing that there is a way to heal and find a brighter future. However, neither can forget those they left behind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Merlin, the memories of his young friend Imelda, a troubled 14-year-old girl, and Bully Boy, the feral cat who once mentored him, weigh heavily on his heart. He longs to reconnect with them and make amends for the mistakes he has made. For Theo, the family that once spoke to him with love and kindness now seems distant and cold. He wonders if forgiveness is possible, if he can ever find a way to make things right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the Christmas season unfolds, Theo and Merlin embark on a journey of self-discovery and forgiveness. They encounter various challenges and obstacles, but their unwavering friendship and determination help them overcome every obstacle. Through their experiences, they learn that forgiveness is not just about forgetting the past but about finding a way to move forward and create a better future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, Theo and Merlin find solace and redemption in each other. They realize that true friendship and forgiveness can be found even in the most unexpected places. The extraordinary cat, who had been abandoned and forgotten, becomes a symbol of hope and loyalty, reminding everyone that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light and the possibility of a new beginning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis inspiring, heart-breaking, and uplifting story about friendship and forgiveness is a testament to the extraordinary power of love and compassion. It reminds us that even in the most difficult circumstances, there is always a reason to hope and that true friendship knows no boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 286g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130 x 197 x 26 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781787395756\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheila Jeffries","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095176835322,"sku":"9781787395756","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1647338561764_book.jpg?v=1647356937","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-home-for-merlin-9781787395756","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}