Feline Fascinations: The Adventures of Boris and Olga

by J.M. Northup

Boris, a stray kitten rescued from the city streets, finds his forever home on the farm of his dreams.
There, with his sassy older sister, Olga, they explore the farmstead and all it has to offer! Through the antics and adventures of these two adorable cats, you'll meet and learn about an array of animals and farm activities. You will get the chance to discover everything from how hay is made, the process of milking cows, and even why birds migrate; learning alongside Boris as he is taught about his new life!
You will have the chance to meet some very interesting characters that include Charlie the Dog, Gus the Squirrel, Charlotte the Horse, Zeke the Mallard Duck, and the Holstein Heifers, Betsy and Ellie Mae. You will be able to hunt for frogs, climb a Christmas tree, and even go to the vet. Come discover the things that fascinate a feline and experience it through the eyes of the cat himself! -------------
This book is designed to help children of ages 6 to 13 learn about animals and the world around them. It's meant to help children to have empathy for all living things while finding a realistic acceptance of nature. Some things are happy and humorous, while others are not. Educational and entertaining, this collection of feline adventures is an enjoyable read for children and adults alike!

251 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2014

About the author

I'm a multi-genre author, editor, review, and book blogger. A native Minnesotan who resides in Texas, I proudly served in the United States Air Force. My education is diverse with training in aviation, nursing, the gas & oil industry, database processing, and operations management. I'm married to my best friend, Dusty, and, together, we have 2 beautiful daughters plus 4 grandchildren!

Find out more about me at my websites:
www.jmnorthup.com

Reviews

[J.M. Northup]

I wrote this book for my nephew and in memory of my beloved cats, Boris and Olga. I love the stories and I hope it entertains children and families alike!
I'm very proud of this book!

[Barbara Willis]

My children thoroughly enjoyed Feline Fascinations, as did I. The tales follow cats Boris and Olga and the things they experience and learn day to day. The book isn't 'dumbed down' for its audience of children and carefully teaches lessons in things such as friendship and tolerance. It's a lovely book to read with children, or for them to read alone. I think this could go far as a series, with tales from the other animals who are introduced in the stories. I have to confess that, although I really liked Boris, my favourite character was Gus the squirrel!

[Mary Deal]

Belongs in Every Young Person's Library

Feline Fascinations: The Adventures of Boris and Olga by J.M. Northup is more than a young person’s story book. First of all, the writing and dialogue is wonderful. The amount of research that went into these stories overall is far-reaching. The author thanks the man who provided much of the farm life information. This shows a collaboration that must have been long and tedious but it helps to breathe life into the actions of the characters. It made the setting and background come alive for me. It shows the care taken by the author to write exactly what the book needed to include.

Additionally, the author shows an understanding of situations in human life and how they play out and resolve. This shows up in how life’s lessons and interaction happen between the animal characters. The main characters are, of course, cats. This is a book for young children. While each story is separate unto itself, each story carries the book forward. I can see this book being read to children in an on-going basis, perhaps as each season approaches and passes as they do in the stories. Children have a way of identifying with animals. It is my belief that in doing so with these stories, children will learn valuable lessons in how to act and react and how to treat others in real life.

This is a wonderful book for young children. It’s entertaining while possibly instilling emotional and moral values in the young. I highly recommend this book to those who read to their children. I also highly recommend it to young children who read on their own. And I whole-heartedly give it 5 stars.

[Kirsten Hammood]

I received this book a chapter at a time and my two daughters got right into it so much that they were constantly dying to find out what happened next and they stayed amazed at the life and story of their furry little friends so much so that we've now read it three times. I was just as sucked in as they were even though I'm an adult so I think it's a fun and great read for all ages. It didnt seem like a childish story and it wasn't all energetic like children's books usually are. Instead it was fun yes, but it was also sad and moving and even though they were indeed animals I could feel how they felt like I was there with them at times. Julie is an amazing author and I can't wait to see and read what she comes up with next :-)

[J.M. Northup]

I wrote this book for parents to read to their children at bedtime, teachers to enjoy with their students, and for young readers.
This book is designed to teach empathy while learning about life on a farm.

[Joni Martins]

Book Review

Basic Details:
Book Title: FELINE FASCINATIONS
Subtitle: The Adventures of Boris and Olga
Author: J.M. Northup
Genre: Children’s
Part of a series? No
Order in series:
Best read after earlier books in series?
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Overall score:
I scored this book 4.5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
From a stray kitten to a beloved house pet, Boris’ friendly demeanour even helps defrost his new sister Olga and their fancy neighbour. Together Boris and Olga have many adventures with their loving humans. A great book to teach the importance of kindness and friendship.
What I liked about the book:
It is an easy read and page turner.
What I didn’t like about the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
My favourite bits in the book:
Where Olga brought the squirrel into the house for some TLC and the humans took him in.
My least favourite bits in the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
I believe this author has written several other children’s books.
What books could this be compared to and why?
It is a lovely book teaching children the importance of friendship and kindness.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children Yes
Young Adult Yes
Adult Yes

If you like your books full of kindness, friendship and love, this children’s book may be the book for you.
I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.
Book Description by Author:
Boris, a stray kitten rescued from the city streets, finds his forever home on the farm of his dreams!

There, with his sassy older sister, Olga, they explore the farmstead and all it has to offer. Through the antics and adventures of these two adorable cats, you’ll meet an array of animals, both wild and domestic. Among the interesting characters are Boris and Olga’s silly brother, Charlie the Dog, and their friends Gus the Squirrel, Charlotte the Horse, Zeke the Mallard Duck, and the Holstein Heifers, Betsy and Ellie Mae.

You will learn alongside Boris as he is taught about his new life. You will get the chance to discover farm activities, including how hay is made and the process of milking cows, and amazing facts, like why birds migrate. You will be able to hunt for frogs, climb a Christmas tree, and even go to the vet.

Come discover the things that fascinate a feline and experience it through the eyes of the cat himself!
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This chapter book is designed to teach children about animals and the world around them, targeting ages 6 to 13. It was devised to help children to have empathy for all living things while finding a realistic acceptance of nature. Some things are happy and humorous, while others are not. Educational and entertaining, this collection of feline adventures is an enjoyable read for children and adults alike!
About the Author:
I'm an American author. I began my literary career as a self-published author, but eventually, I signed with the small press, Creativia. Now, I am partnering with authors, Marnie Cate and Sahara Foley, for a publishing collaboration, called NORNS TRIAD PUBLICATIONS.
I write in several genres and most of my work crosses genres.
Young Adult series: The Fears of Dakota and the Snoqualmie Valley Sasquatch series.
New Adult / psychological thriller: A PRISONER WITHIN.
Middle Grade / Children's Book: FELINE FASCINATIONS: The Adventures of Boris and Olga.
Military Romance: The Wounded Warriors, which was written with my co-author Simone Beaudelaire!
I am continuing to develop and research future projects.
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I am a native Minnesotan who proudly served in the United States Air Force. I'm married to my best friend, Dusty and together, we have 2 beautiful daughters!

Find out more about me at my websites:
www.jmnorthup.com

[P.S. Winn]

Boris had a rough start to life, but when he lands in an animal shelter, things are going to change. Adopted and taken to a new home, Boris meets another cat, Olga. later the two are joined by a dog named Charlie. This is the story of the animals lives, seen through their eyes. This is a fun tale of the adventures of animals and what life might bed like if you could understand what they re thinking and feeling. Well written tale with fun and touching scenes and a few added pictures make this a delightful book great for all ages.

[J.M. Northup]

I wrote this book so I am bias. I think it is a good book; one that will entertain the whole family, no matter their age or gender!