Felix the Railway Cat

I never would have run across this book if it had not be recommended on a UK Crime FB page. I was on crime overload, and, as a cat fancier and cat mom, I was immediately hooked. Felix's tale begins, when as part of a litter of 5, she becomes a railway cat at the Huddersfield station once she is old enough to leave the litter, at 8 weeks. As the story unfolds, Felix wins the hearts of employees, commuters, travelers, and (nearly) everyone she meets. Her antics, her empathy, her beauty, her day to day job as "pest-controller" are a joy to read. Be prepared to laugh, shake your head in wonder, and shed some tears. It is not a sad book, it is one of affirmation. It delivers hours of pure enjoyment. I have pre-ordered the further tale, Full Steam Ahead, and cannot wait for July to read it!

After following Felix on Facebook for a couple years, I finally bought her first book and am so glad I did. My daughter and I have enjoyed reading it together. It has given me a better understanding and appreciation for Felix and her Huddersfield Station colleagues. The book tells how the station decided to get a station cat, how Felix became that cat, and how Felix has impacted her colleagues, railway customers, and fans around the world. I only wish there were more pictures of Felix in it. I heartily recommend this book. It is a great read and Felix is a great cat and colleague.

This is a sweet story of how a small cat made a big difference in peoples' lives. Not just in her co-workers' lives, also in the lives of people who had casual contact with Her Majesty. You never know when a small thing can make a big difference. I mention that Felix is still alive at the end of the book because it seems like many books end with the passing of the main character. I wish there were more pictures, of Felicia friends, the station, and of Billy's Garden.

This is such a fun book. It tells the story of a much loved station cat. This is a delightful read for cat lovers, railroad buffs, and anyone who enjoys a very British story. As I read, I became very involved in the lives of Felix and all the humans who keep things moving at her very busy station. I am so glad that I have come to know Felix and her friends. The reader can also follow Felix's posts on Facebook.

I couldn't put it down. Kate Moore is a great historian and writer. I hope she writes more books.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Felix the Railway Cat. I became a part of Felix’s life as I read this book and he introduced me to his many friends.

This is a wonderful story of a kitten who is adopted by the Huddersfield railway station. The book follows her adventures as she adjusts to living in the station amongst the people who work there and the railway patrons. The book will make you laugh and make you cry. If you love cats, this is definitely a book for you.

Felix the Railway Cat is a refreshing and interesting read on the life of a simple cat. A cat who's life started out with a single family, but escalated into a family of millions of admirers thru Facebook, and Social Media. I truly can't wait to read her second book, which I understand is on the works between napping, and Pest Controlling.

I have recently listened to and read ' Felix - The Railway Cat' by Kate Moore. The genre is non fiction. This is a true story about how a beautiful cat called Felix becomes a member of the Huddersfield Station Team. This story takes you on a journey upon why Felix arrived and how she changed so many people's lives. The book starts with a lovely introduction; including the history of railway cats. This story is written beautifully and I enjoyed every chapter. This book is full of laughter, love and joy. Kate writes clearly and concisely. There is no 'over showing', no 'over descriptions' or 'Info dumps'. Kate shows the powerful connections that can happen between feline and human. The author wonderfully shows how Felix supported those around her In many realistic and adorable ways. Kate also raises awareness of the alarming number of children who run away to find shelter at the railway. Kate uses the POV of the third person with the focus of Felix. In my opinion, only a few characters were multi dimensional such as Felix, Angie and Billie. I really felt like I knew each of these three characters and experienced their emotional journeys. However, I believe the rest of the main characters had a group identity with the main goal to care for Felix. I am slightly wary of some of the fact of this story. For example, the author states that Felix wags her tails when she is happy because she learnt that from dogs. I am not a vet, therefore I am unsure if that is possible. Yet, from my studying of felines I have never come across that before. The Audio by Kate Lee was Fantastic. She has such a clear and soothing voice. She expressed emotions and reactions perfectly! Triggers - Cancer, Run away children, Bereavement. In conclusion I truly enjoyed this book and it has now become one of my favourites. I am hoping to purchase a physical copy soon. Also, there are fantastic photos of Felix and the team in the back of the book. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I hope the author is able to add audio to the next book in the series soon. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys non fiction and cats. Disclaimer: My Book Reviews are based on my own opinions and experiences only.

Bahnhofskatzen waren früher weit verbreitet und hatten eine wichtige Aufgabe - wurde dann aber weg"modernisiert". Huddersfield - eine Stadt in der Grafschaft Yorkshire - hat diese Tradition wieder aufleben lassen. Als die kleine, acht Wochen alte Flauschkugel ihren "Dienst" beim Bahnhofsteam antritt, ahnt noch niemand, das sie eigentlich ein Mädchen ist, welche Herausforderungen das Bahnhofsteam mit seinen Freunden in der Gemeinde meistern wird und das Felix einmal mehr als 100.000 Menschen auf allen Kontinenten mit großer Begesiterung täglich ihren Facebook-Beiträgen folgen wird Felix ist mehr als eine Katze, sie wird zum Symbol für Fürsorglichkeit und Solidarität und ist das Herz einer wundervollen Gemeinschaft. Das Buch enthält lustige und herzerwärmende Geschichten einer bemerkenswerten Katze.

This is a beautiful true story about a cat who has touched many lives at a train station in the UK. It’s well written and anyone who loves animals will truly love this book. I look forward to reading the sequel - Full Steam Ahead!! The book arrived early & was a great present to myself!!

It is such a beautiful story. I have always been fond of Cats. In fact I have looked after Several Strays n Adopted Stray Cats n looked after them for 25 years. Several have passed on to Rainbow Land. Even now I feed n look after Stray Cats. Dogs too. So this story was so Beautiful. Each Cat is different. No two cats have the same habits. Everyone should read this book. I really want to go n see *Felix* n give him a Cuddle n lots of Treats.

Ho comprato questo libro perché parla della mia città e avevo già sentito parlare di questo gatto. E' stato un libro molto piacevole, a volte divertente e a volte triste, ma racconta bene una storia che continua ancora oggi.