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The Nine Lives of Jacob Tibbs

Name: The Nine Lives of Jacob Tibbs
Price: 2.25 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (51 reviews)

4.3 of 5 Stars: Boats & Ships - The Nine Lives of Jacob Tibbs

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Book Synopsis: For fans of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan comes the swashbuckling story of a little cat’s high seas adventures, now available as a Yearling paperback. Captain Natick does not want to take a kitten on board his ship as it sets sail, but his daughter convinces him that the scrawny yellow cat will bring him good luck. Onto the ship the kitten goes, and so begins the adventurous, cliff-hanging, lucky life of Jacob Tibbs, who must learn how to hunt rats, brave a mutiny, survive on a desert island, and, most importantly, navigate the tricky waters of shipboard life, no matter where the waves may take him.“Original, surprisingly intense. . . . A beautiful piece of writing.” —Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s “Rarely does a book come along that I finish and think, ‘This is going to be a classic.’” —Jo Knowles, author of See You at Harry’s “Emotional resonance and chockablock seafaring adventures combined with coming-of-age themes take this over the top. . . . An outstanding choice.” —SLJ, starred review “Busby has created a story that will enthrall fans of animal fantasy.” —Booklist, starred review “In addition to giving Jacob an engaging narrative voice, Busby fills the novel with nautical lore and lingo, making Jacob’s journey one to savor.” —Publishers Weekly “An absorbing historical coming-of-age adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Get ready to embark on an exciting high-seas adventure with The Nine Lives of Jacob Tibbs! This swashbuckling story, now available as a Yearling paperback, is perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan. Join Jacob Tibbs, a scrawny yellow cat, as he sets off on a journey filled with danger, bravery, and unexpected twists. Captain Natick may not have wanted a kitten on his ship, but this little feline will prove to be his lucky charm. Dive into the pages of this captivating tale and discover the surprising depths and intensity of this beautifully written story.

"Rarely does a book come along that I finish and think, ‘This is going to be a classic.’" said Jo Knowles, author of See You at Harry's. The emotional resonance and chockablock seafaring adventures combined with coming-of-age themes take this story over the top. Prepare to be engaged, captivated, and whisked away on an outstanding literary journey.

Experience the thrills and twists of nautical lore and lingo as you follow Jacob Tibbs on his extraordinary journey. Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s, praises the book as "original, surprisingly intense… a beautiful piece of writing." Booklist, in their starred review, notes that "Busby has created a story that will enthrall fans of animal fantasy." Publishers Weekly also praises the novel for Jacob Tibbs' engaging narrative voice and the absorbing historical coming-of-age adventure it presents. Kirkus Reviews adds that it's "an outstanding choice" for readers seeking a thrilling and educational tale.

Don't miss out on this exceptional adventure - grab your copy of The Nine Lives of Jacob Tibbs today and set sail with a mesmerizing book that will become a classic!

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