Jennie

Author: Paul Gallico

Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 9 April 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the HarperCollins Children's Classics' series.

Paperback | 352 pages
129 x 198 x 23mm | 234g

“The most perfect children’s book that has ever been written” Matt Haig

“If in doubt, wash!”

What is it like to be a cat? Find out in this classic animal story from the renowned writer Paul Gallico.

Peter Brown longs for a pet cat. One day, he is following a stray cat through the streets when he is knocked down and seriously hurt. On waking, he is astonished to find that he has turned into a cat… The world is a dangerous place for him, but luckily he is rescued and befriended by Jennie, a kindly stray tabby who has been abandoned by her owners. Adventures wait around every corner for the two new friends, as Jennie teaches Peter all about life as a cat.

Humorous and touching, and packed with acutely observed feline behaviour, this is a beloved classic that’s essential for any cat-lover.