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Ginger Bread
Ginger the cat is the centerpiece of a lucrative entertainment and merchandising empire. A blue Christmas seems certain when his owner Katherine passes away right before Thanksgiving.
Katherine’s will appoints her loving and loyal groundskeeper Baily as executor, leaving estranged grandson Del livid. Since Del wasn’t around, it’s stipulated he must spend thirty days under the same roof as Ginger and Baily to get to know the cat as a loving companion, not just a commodity, in order to share in any inheritance.
As the men bond over the weeks leading into Christmas, Baily is unaware Scrooge-like Del is sneaking around, searching out cash and other valuables. Will they be able to make nice once Baily discovers Del’s naughtiness? Which list does Ginger end up on? And what will Katherine’s last gift to each man mean to their future?
Katherine’s will appoints her loving and loyal groundskeeper Baily as executor, leaving estranged grandson Del livid. Since Del wasn’t around, it’s stipulated he must spend thirty days under the same roof as Ginger and Baily to get to know the cat as a loving companion, not just a commodity, in order to share in any inheritance.
As the men bond over the weeks leading into Christmas, Baily is unaware Scrooge-like Del is sneaking around, searching out cash and other valuables. Will they be able to make nice once Baily discovers Del’s naughtiness? Which list does Ginger end up on? And what will Katherine’s last gift to each man mean to their future?
- GenresHoliday
106 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 18, 2019
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David Connor
56 books10 followersDavid Connor lives in a small town in New York with his dog, Max and a cat named Mrs. Fat Pants. His grade school English teacher, after reading one of David's stories, suggested David write for As the World Turns someday. Books, magazine articles (including the soap mags), the stage, and even radio, he has done just about everything except write for daytime TV. He is still hopeful –as long as there are still some left.
David's vivid imagination refuses to shut down even when he sleeps. His dream life is far more interesting than his real life, and is often the genesis of plot lines for his stories. If you'd like to contact him, look him up on Facebook. He will update his status after his nap.
David's vivid imagination refuses to shut down even when he sleeps. His dream life is far more interesting than his real life, and is often the genesis of plot lines for his stories. If you'd like to contact him, look him up on Facebook. He will update his status after his nap.
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August 2, 2023
I read this book and wrote a review back when it came out, and I'm annoyed that it all seems to have disappeared. Briefly: The story is told from the point of view of Ginger the cat, and is surprisingly witty and cute. The authors did a great job of showing us the feelings of the two guys despite the cat POV. I really enjoyed it and will likely read it again at Christmas.
ETA: I see what happened. There were two different editions of this book, but they were not originally linked together here. Looks like a GR Librarian fixed that.
Original review: The POV of this story is from Ginger, A Very Important Cat, who shows us scenes from both of the Main Characters. I like cats, but I am not a huge cat person, yet I found this book and Ginger's POV amusing and very well done. Ginger's POV let us see the actions of the two guys, while still leaving a bit of a mystery as to just what Del's motives really were.
Overall I enjoyed the book, with just a bit of melancholy for how people can get angry and cut themselves off from those who love them, then let pride and hurt keep them away. There is redemption and Christmas healing here with a satisfying ending for Bailey and Del--and for Ginger, too, of course.
ETA: I see what happened. There were two different editions of this book, but they were not originally linked together here. Looks like a GR Librarian fixed that.
Original review: The POV of this story is from Ginger, A Very Important Cat, who shows us scenes from both of the Main Characters. I like cats, but I am not a huge cat person, yet I found this book and Ginger's POV amusing and very well done. Ginger's POV let us see the actions of the two guys, while still leaving a bit of a mystery as to just what Del's motives really were.
Overall I enjoyed the book, with just a bit of melancholy for how people can get angry and cut themselves off from those who love them, then let pride and hurt keep them away. There is redemption and Christmas healing here with a satisfying ending for Bailey and Del--and for Ginger, too, of course.
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