Jacob Tibbs is a ship’s cat. He’s just a little guy – a kitten and the runt of the litter – but he’s the son of the infamous Mrs. Tibbs, a formidable ratter and a cat who can accurately foretell the weather. Mrs. Tibbs is famed on the docks of Liverpool and her kittens are much desired – all except little Jacob. So Captain Natick sets sail for American with both Mrs. Tibbs and her young son on board. Jacob quickly realizes that it takes a lot of learning to be a ship’s cat. They are barely out of port when Mrs. Tibbs forecasts a storm. The weather seems clear but Captain Natick is uncertain. There’s no sign of an impending storm, yet Mrs. Tibbs has never been wrong. Unwisely he does not heed her warning, a choice he will come to regret. Within hours the violent storm brews up, one which will cost men their lives, cause a mutiny and ultimately aid in the discovery of new land. Jacob Tibbs will face many dangers: harsh storms, cruel sailors (some are kind), and dangerous beasts of several varieties.
Estimated age range: 9+ Suggested by: @marleycat8 Author: Cylin Busby
