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Fables and true tales about animals, including a dog who regularly commuted to Matlock, a horse who didn’t approve of bad language, and a cat who saved her owners from an earthquake.
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Cuthbert and the Dun Cow
By Clay Lane
The magnificent cathedral at Durham owes its existence to a missing cow.
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The Friendship of Cats
By Théophile Gautier
A cat’s affection is not easy to win, but the rewards make the effort worthwhile.
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Belling the Cat
Based on a fable by Odo of Cheriton
A council of mice comes up with a plan to outsmart the Cat, but volunteers are a bit thin on the ground.
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The Cat Who Walks by Himself
Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling
The sly cat hatches a plan to get all the benefits of domestic life without any of the responsibilities.
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Macarius and the Hyena
Based on ‘The Lives of the Desert Fathers’
A monk of the Egyptian desert helped a desperate mother, and was richly rewarded.
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Cuthbert and the Weary Hawk
Based on the account by Reginald of Durham
A bird of prey shattered the peace of St Cuthbert’s island, and was taught an unforgettable lesson.
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