The Scotsman
"Reading this book is pure joy."

Book Description
Tom Strynd says that he is going to drown Fankle the cat in the millpond—unless Jenny rescues him. So, even though her mother hates cats, Jenny takes him home. Fankle tells Jenny the stories of his various lives—with pirates, in ancient Egypt, and even with China’s Empress. George Mackay Brown weaves the story of Orkney’s villagers in his own inimitable style, a rewarding read for adults and children alike.

Card catalog description
Jenny, a lonely Orkney island girl, saves a beautiful black kitten that shares her life and, talking only to her, recounts adventures from its own earlier lives.

About the Author
The work of George Mackay Brown (1917–1996) is defined by the spirit and history of the Orkney islands. He managed to give the culture, land, and oral tradition of the islands universal significance. Throughout his prolific writing career, he found inspiration in the history and folklore of Orkney.