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No One Noticed the Cat Hardcover – January 1, 1996

by Anne McCaffrey (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,499 ratings
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Mangan Tighe had been the perfect regent. Having sufficiently provided for the future peace and prosperity of Esphania and for the smooth ascension to the throne of his young prince, Jamas, the wizened old Mangan had quietly passed away - with a grin upon his face. For the very clever Mangan had left behind an extraordinary guardian to help Jamas bear the new and heavy burden of leadership: Niffy the cat.
Niffy, no ordinary feline, will accompany Prince Jamas everywhere, perusing every document and decree, and - in her own peculiar way - offering guidance.
And it is guidance that the prince desperately needs. The realms and kingdoms that now include Jamas's Esphania are a belligerent and unruly lot, constantly jostling and fighting for local mastery. The worst of them is ruled by a greedy king and his treacherous usurper queen, who scheme to annex Esphania and crush its royal household. And as young Jamas falls hopelessly in love, compounding the court conspiracy that surrounds him, the sharp-eyed, nimble Niffy may be the only one capable of preventing total disaster and her noble master's untimely demise.
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    124 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    New Amer Library
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1996
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 6.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0451455789
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0451455789
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In an enchanting and sophisticated fairy tale for adults and intelligent children alike, a cat who may be more than a cat guides a young prince through the perils of ruling and loving. After the death of Esphania's wise regent, young Prince Jamas finds that the regent's cat, Niffy, seems to have the ability to cause him to have second thoughts when he considers actions that might lead to war or other unpleasantness. When King Egdril of nearby Mauritia appears to be casting an acquisitive eye on Esphania, Jamas, instead of waging war, invites the monarch on a hunting trip to demonstrate the martial skills of the Esphanian nobility. Egdril turns out to be quite a good fellow; it's not until Jamas falls in love with his niece, Willow, that the prince discovers the real source of evil behind the Mauritian throne. After Jamas and Willow are wed, it takes all of Niffy's cleverness to save them, Jamas's princedom and Willow's relatives. McCaffrey (the Pern chronicles; An Exchange of Gifts) weaves another lively, lightly enjoyable tale, one that's likely to sell well during the holiday season.
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Romantic fantasy from the author of Freedom's Landing (1995), etc. When wise old Mangan, the Regent of Esphania, dies, many of his skills and qualities seem to have been transferred to his beautiful and intelligent cat, Niffy, who at once attaches herself to the new ruler, Prince Jamas. Egdril, the bluff, hearty king of the neighboring kingdom of Mauritia, seems keen to forge an alliance with Jamas, allowing the prince to marry his niece, Willow--but the real danger is Yasmin, Egdril's wicked wife, who poisons everyone she dislikes or suspects of interfering with her ambitions. So Niffy must guide Jamas through a thicket of difficulties to save the prince and the principality. But by this time Yasmin has murdered Egdril and made her monstrous infant son heir; somehow, Jamas and Niffy must stop her if evil is not to triumph. Thin and brief but quite appealing; McCaffrey is, as always, pleasant company. -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Amer Library (January 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 124 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451455789
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451455789
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 6.75 inches
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Anne McCaffrey, the Hugo Award-winning author of the bestselling Dragonriders of Pern® novels, is one of science fiction's most popular authors. With Elizabeth Ann Scarborough she co-authored Changelings and Maelstrom, Books One and Two of The Twins of Petaybee. McCaffrey lives in a house of her own design, Dragonhold-Underhill, in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Photo by Anna Creech from Ellensburg, WA (Anne McCaffrey signing. Cropped prior to upload.) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Smart cat!!
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I’ve always liked cats. We had Siamese and they have been great. This is a fun story about a very smart cat. Plus Anne McCaffrey who spins a great tale.
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Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice kids read, we all know cats are smarter than some humans.
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This is a fun young adult read, I'm not one of them but read this anyway as a needed mental get away recently. Never mess with a cat. We all know that some of them are far smarter than we realize. I look at my cat a bit differently now, you know that look they give you on occasion?
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Cat Story
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A very fun story about a rather indolent seeming prince protected and advised by a smart cat with just something extra. Cat lovers will love it!

I do wish there were more stories about Niffy.

Rated PG only because a lot of people (and some boar like animals) die.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Magbificent story about a royal cat
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2020
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Jamas is the prince of a country under the care of a regent, who arrange for any problems arising after his death. One of the solutions was installing a cat named Niffy as the prince's guardian/protector

So it came to pass, a King (really his queen) wanted Prince James's country. They tempted him with a lovely lady named Willow and Jamas fell in love. How will the protect the royal couple and country from this evil?

These characters are in intriguing, funny, and relatable. The plot is a fast paced mysterious drama with twist of an unusual cunning, mystical cat.

After I read this story about thisvcunning and charming fairytale of a cat protector, it tickled my funny bone with delightful pleasure and sense of humor. Very highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2022
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book - as would any cat lover. It's full of adventure, intrigue and a touch of romance. And the cat plays an important role. I rarely give 5 stars but, true to Anne McCaffrey's wonderful style, it was well-written, interesting, and very fun to read.
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Donna V.
5.0 out of 5 stars No One Noticed the Cat - fun, different, quick read
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This is a novella/short story and I loved it! It was different, and humorous, and a fast read. The mind/imagination of Anne McCaffrey was amazing. So happy she left behind a huge selection of books. I loved her other short story An Exchange of Gifts too. Thank you, Anne McCaffrey!!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Meh
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022
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Kinda cute. A very quick little read. I'm not sure what I was hoping for. More adorably kitty hijinks and involvement, maybe kitty POV. At least the ending was entertaining.
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4.0 out of 5 stars nicely told
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
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A very good tale almost up to those of the Brothers Grimm. Evil stepmother and all. Worth a read or two and suitable for young but not very young children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2023
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An amusing and imaginative story reflecting the authors love of animals and their value to humans. A story that grows on you as you read on.
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Cindie Iwersen
5.0 out of 5 stars sehr spannend
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read ...
Reviewed in Australia on March 27, 2020
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I think this book would be enjoyed by a young teenager although I found it entertaining, but then I love anything Anne McCaffrey writes.
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poussinette
3.0 out of 5 stars Lisible
Reviewed in France on June 6, 2008
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A la mort du régent, un jeune prince doit prendre en main son royaume et lutter contre les visées expansionnistes de son voisin. Seul ? Pas tout à fait, il reçoit l'aide du chat du régent, qui semble aussi perspicace et rusé que son défunt maitre.
On rajoute une jolie amourette, des passages secrets, des méchants très méchants. Le tout donne un conte de fées honorable et très mignon.
Ce n'est pas un roman exceptionnel, mais ça se laisse lire (un peu trop vite, c'est très court)
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Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars loose yourself in the world of Anne McCaffrey
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2019
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I have been a lover of Anne McCaffrey's writings since discovering her Dragons of Pern books in the 70's. I have all her writings in hardback, most in paperback and now I am expanding my collection by purchasing Kindle versions. This book is one I read some time ago (years) and have purchased to read during 'didn't time over the holidays. I am Looking forward to immersing myself into Annes characters once again and enjoying her work all over again.
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