How Mr. Silver Stole the Show

Based on a true story, a small gray kitten wandered into the Hamilton Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, two days before the Greater St. Louis Cat Club Show in 1947.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 20 November 2023
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends

On a rainy morning in 1947, a small gray kitten wandered into the Hamilton Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, two days before the Greater St. Louis Cat Club Show. A stray kitten. A fancy hotel. A serious contest for pedigreed cats. What could possibly go right?

Curl up with this heartwarming story based on a real-life stray cat who made international headlines just by showing up, being himself, and finding a little kindness.

Meet Whiskers, a little gray kitten with big dreams. He stumbled into the Hamilton Hotel, unaware of the prestigious cat show happening just around the corner. But Whiskers didn't let that stop him. He was determined to make the most of his unexpected adventure.

As the days passed, Whiskers explored every corner of the hotel, from the grand lobby to the cozy bedrooms. He made friends with the staff, who were charmed by his playful antics and affectionate nature. And while the other cats in the hotel were preparing for the show, Whiskers was just enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

But fate had something else in store for Whiskers. On the day of the cat show, a kind-hearted guest noticed him wandering around the hotel. She took him under her wing, providing him with food, water, and a warm place to sleep. Whiskers was overjoyed, feeling like he had finally found a home.

The guest informed the hotel staff about Whiskers, and they were amazed by his story. They decided to enter him in the cat show, just for fun. To their surprise, Whiskers stole the show. He charmed the judges with his playful personality and won the hearts of everyone in attendance.

News of Whiskers' triumph spread like wildfire, and he became an instant celebrity. People from all over the world came to see him at the Hamilton Hotel, and he even made appearances on television and in newspapers. Whiskers had become a symbol of hope and resilience, reminding people that even the smallest and most unexpected creatures can achieve great things.

In the end, Whiskers didn't win the grand prize at the cat show. But he didn't care about that. He had found a home, a family, and a sense of purpose. And as he snuggled up in his cozy bed at the Hamilton Hotel, he knew that he had made the most of his unexpected adventure.

So, the next time you encounter a stray kitten or any other creature who seems lost or alone, remember the story of Whiskers. Let's show them kindness and compassion, because sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness can have the biggest impact.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 274 x 226 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250864765