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Matthew Flinders' Cat

By Bryce Courtenay
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Matthew Flinders' Cat by Bryce Courtenay weaves the past with the present as a homeless man named Billy encounters a young boy, Ryan. Bonded by their struggles, they delve into Billy's love for Australian history, particularly the tale of Matthew Flinders and his celebrated cat, Trim. Their friendship and storytelling help them face personal challenges and forge a connection amidst the urban backdrop of Sydney.
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Matthew Flinders' Cat

Billy O'Shannessy, once a prominent barrister is now a homeless alcoholic. Above his park bench rests a bronze statue of Matthew Flinders' cat. Ryan is a 10 year old street kid heading for all the usual trouble. The two meet and form an unlikely friendship. With a little imagination and history, the two begin their rehabilitation.

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The story of a drunk, a boy and a cat.

Billy O'Shannessy, once a prominent barrister, is now on the streets where he sleeps on a bench outside the State Library. Above him on the windowsill rests a bronze statue of Matthew Flinders' cat, Trim.

Ryan is a ten-year-old near-street kid heading for the usual trouble. The two form an unlikely bond. Through telling Ryan the story of Flinders' circumnavigation of Australia as seen through Trim's eyes, Billy is drawn deeply into Ryan's life and into the Sydney underworld.

Matthew Flinders' Cat is a modern-day story of friendship and redemption by internationally bestselling author Bryce Courtenay.

'...there is no doubt that Courtenay has the power to tell a good yarn.' — Sydney Morning Herald

For more information, visit: brycecourtenay.com | facebook.com/BryceCourtenay

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143004639

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 414g

Pages: 592

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About the Author

Bryce Courtenay is the bestselling author of The Power of One, Tandia, April Fool's Day, The Potato Factory, Tommo & Hawk, Solomon's Song, Jessica, A Recipe for Dreaming, The Family Frying Pan, The Night Country, Smoky Joe's Cafe, Four Fires, Matthew Flinders' Cat, Brother Fish, Whitethorn, Sylvia, The Persimmon Tree, Fishing for Stars, The Story of Danny Dunn, Fortune Cookie and Jack of Diamonds. The Power of One is also available in an edition for younger readers, and Jessica has been made into an award-winning television miniseries. The Silver Moon- Reflections and Stories on Life, Death and Writing is being published in November 2014. facebook.com/BryceCourtenay The World of Bryce Courtenay

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