Three Wise Cats: A Christmas Story

By Harold Konstantelos, Terry Jenkins-brady, Terri Jenkins-Brady, et al.

Book Overview

An inspiration tale about three cats and their journey to witness the first Christmas. The old Siamese Ptolemy was alongside his master when a star of unusual brightness was seen in the heavens, indicating an event of momentous significance, and leading to a great quest. Ptolemy must watch over his frail master, so he sends three young cats to journey in his place and fulfill the prophecy: The three shall find the one. The three are Abishag, a sturdy reliable cat who has never shirked her duty; Kezia, a beautiful young tabby, delicate, a bit vain, but of good heart; and Ira, taller and stronger than the others, with a temper. Accompanying them is a fourth traveler? the rat Asmodeus, who can hear of no glorious thing without wanting to spoil it. Together, the unlikely band will cover many miles, and have many dangerous adventures. And finally they will come to a far land, where the star bends close to the earth over a humble stable.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425230368
• ISBN13: 9780425230367
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Berkley
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 1.0" x 5.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Christmas story

This is a beautiful version of the Christmas story . I read it in one sitting as every time I put it down I had to stop and read more. If you are a cat lover its a must read.

Wise Cats and 3 Wise Men - A winner

A very novel and interesting way to experience the Christmas Story in a non-sectarian way. The basic Christmas story is the backbone, and is enhanced very competently by increasingly complex challenges to the 3 cats that are also on the same mission as the 3 Wise Men. It builds in suspense as one progresses through the book, to the point that you do not want to put it down. A pleasant and easy read.

A great feel-good Christmas read

This book is a great feel-good Christmas story for the whole family. It has adventures, suspense, learning experiences and of course a happy ending. Not as exciting as an adult adventure story but that is not what this book is about. I also appreciate that two of the three cats have black fur (black cats need more positive exposure) and that the angle cat is also black furred. All in all a good read which will leave you smiling and be an annual Christmas favorite.

A great heart-warming story!

Very well written. It almost follows the Wisemen tale, its the story of three cats and their journey to Jerusalem when following a star. I thought it was a wonderful book for the Christmas season and very heartwarming. Also there was historical information in it that was very interesting. Not a book for small children, but a great book for older children and animal lovers.

An inspiration tale about three cats and their journey to witness the first Christmas. This is a gr

As it tells the story of the Three Wise Men from the perspective of three cats as they join the Magi in their search for the Christ child. The book is both historically and geographically correct along with being culturally accurate. But more important it shows the miracle of Christ's birth and the the effects it has on three travelers who searched for him by following a star. This is a story which can be enjoyed by both young and old and has all the markings of becoming a Christmas classic in the vain of It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol and The Cat Who Came for Christmas -Cleveland Armory. It would be a great gift for anyone who likes or has cats, or as a book to be read each Christmas by anyone who would like to experience the story of Christ's birth and the miracles that it brings from the perspective of three little outsiders who traveled across a great distance and endured many dangers.

Delightful "Furr-st" Christmas

THREE WISE CATS, A CHRISTMAS STORY by Konstantelos and Jenkins-Brady is a sweet telling of the First Christmas, well-written for older children and any adult who loves cats! The authors show an expert understanding of cat behavior; more importantly, they weave an engaging tale of the adventures of the Wise Cats on their eventful journey to visit the new Messiah. Although the book is laced with accurate 1st Century landmarks and human characters, this reviewer (who is the author of a book about the REAL Magi) was disappointed that the authors never identified the Wise Men authentically as Zoroastrian priests. Otherwise, I heartily recommend this delightful story of healing and redemption.