Two Perfectly Marvellous Cats : A True Story

by Rosamond M. Young, Roz Young

The Dickin Medal, created by Maria Dickin of the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals in London, was awarded to animals displaying conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty associated with the armed forces during WWII. The medal was awarded to 18 dogs, 3 horses, 31 pigeons, and 1 cat. That one cat was Simon, ship's cat of the British frigate, Amethyst. In 1940, another special silver medal, also from Maria Dickin's organization, was awarded to Faith, a church cat, who demonstrated her courage in protecting her kitten during the Blitz.

Genres: Animals

112 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1801

About the author

aka: Roz Young

Rosamond M. Young (1912-2005) has led us to a fuller perception of ourselves and our community during her career as a Dayton educator, journalist, and author. Roz Young was born in Dayton and graduated from Steele High School. She earned a B.A. and M.A. degree from Oberlin College, and served as an educator for 30 years. For over 25 years she has worked as a journalist at the Dayton Journal Herald and Dayton Daily News, writing at first daily and now weekly columns on a variety of subjects from history, culture and everyday events in Dayton to the exploits of her beloved cat Edith. She has also written biographies of some of the area’s most prominent citizens, including Boss Kettering and the Wright Brothers. In her series of careers spanning more than 50 years, Roz Young has emphasized the effective uses of language and called attention to the importance of clear communication. She has educated, amused and touched our lives in innumerable ways and is truly a community treasure. –Inducted: 2003

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Reviews

[Sallee]

Sweet book about two amazing kitties. A quick satisfying read.

[Carlene Blackburn]

What an amazing book. You should read it!

[Kim]

I love cats and reading this book really made me see how brave cats can actually be!! It is a really short easy read and if you love cats you should read it!!