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Jack the Station Cat books

Welcome to Jack the Station Cat's page. Here you'll find all the books about his adventures at Tail's End station, and further afield, with his various animal friends.
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Alan Cliff was a friend of ours, but he's now sadly died. We have a few of his books left.

Jack the Station Cat Goes to School Jack the Station Cat Goes to School
Jack learns what it takes to be a station cat. Will Mr MacAllister decide his fish investigation skills are not up to scratch or there is something fishy with his scratching abilities? The very first story!
Only one shop-soiled copy left!
£3.95 £3 including UK p&p
Jac yr Orsaf a'r Cathod Bach Coll Jac yr Orsaf a'r Cathod Bach Coll
Daw Tom, cefnder I Jac, a’r ddwy gath fach ddrygionus, Mihangel a Myfanwy, I Benygynffon I weld Jac. Erbyn I Tom gyrraedd, mae’r cathod bach ar goll. A fedr Jac a chyfaill newydd iddo helpu Tom I ddod o hyd iddyn nhw?
Dim ond un copi ar ol!
£3.95 including UK p&p
Jack the Station Cat and the Tail's End Tickets Jack the Station Cat and the Tail's End Tickets
Six rare card railway tickets are stolen from Tail’s End. Jack and his friend J Toddington Ramsbottom are in despair – can they find the tickets? Do Harri P and Overton (the otters) know anything? And what has Henry the Van got to do with it?
Only one copy left!
£3.95 including UK p&p
Jack the Station Cat Lends a Helping Paw and other stories Jack the Station Cat Lends a Helping Paw and other stories
Jack shows himself to be a helpful little cat, we are introduced to naughty old Aunty Buzz for the first time, and Jack himself experiences what it is like to train a station cat.
"This charming little collection" Railway Mag (August 2001)
"The books are written for 5 - 8 year olds, but adults who are owned by cats will also undoubtedly enjoy them" Railway Modeller (November 2001)
Only one shop-soiled copy left, but it's signed by the Author!
£3.95 £3 including UK p&p
Jack the Station Cat Takes a Holiday Jack the Station Cat Takes a Holiday
J. Toddington Ramsbottom, proprietor of Ramsbottom's Rapid Removals and friend of the Station Master at Tail's End station, needs a holiday. He invites Jack the Station Cat and his relatives to go with him. Dorset and the Swanage Railway is their destination. Sir Bedivere, the Station Snail at Swanage, has a mysterious message for Jack: "Mr Ramsbottom on a secret treasure hunt. Watch out for Eli Clutterbuck." What does this mean? Jack and the other cats intend to find out.
Only one copy left, signed by the Author!
£3.95 including UK p&p
Jack the Station Cat and the Lost Kittens Jack the Station Cat and the Lost Kittens
Cousin Tom, a sea faring cat, accompanied by two mischievous twin kittens Marmalade and Myfanwy come to Tails End to see Jack. Somewhere along the line Tom loses the kittens. Can Jack and a new friend help Tom to find the twins?
Out of print, sorry!
Jack the Station Cat and the Midnight Mice Jack the Station Cat and the Midnight Mice
An old tram comes to be restored at Tail’s End station. Jack and the kittens, Marmalade and Myfanwy think the tram floor would be a great place for a concert. Dame Nellie Buzzer, Dr Rebecca Rabbit and Tom the Sailor Cat will all appear, together with special guests, the world-famous Midnight Mice – but who is Justin the Jangler, the Midnight Mice’s mystery drummer?
Out of print, sorry!
Jack the Station Cat, the Mice at Much Purring and other stories Jack the Station Cat, the Mice at Much Purring and other stories
Jack deals with the rebel mice at Much Purring, investigates the goings on in the tearoom and traces the daring flower thief with the aid of Monty and Merfyn, the Tails End station mice.
"This book is an excellent way to take children into the world of railways and perhaps to develop the next generation of volunteers to keep the railways we love and know in operation for the years to come." Steam Railway (February 2002)
Out of print, sorry!!
Jack the Station Cat, The Space Aliens and other stories Jack the Station Cat, The Space Aliens and other stories
Jack meets Quis and Quem, the space cat and dog, appears on television, and becomes a secret agent.
"Catching gangsters, scaring off aliens and being a TV star - all in a days work for a feline hero who has achieved cult status in the world of children's books" Rhyl and Prestatyn Visitor (July 2002)
Out of print, sorry!
Jack the Station Cat, Signalman and other stories Jack the Station Cat, Signalman and other stories
Jack helps out in an emergency in the signal box, meets Sir Gareth the Cornish Railway Snail, and learns what it is that keeps Aunty Buzz well behaved.
Out of print, sorry!!
Jack the Station Cat - Jack in a Box Jack the Station Cat - Jack in a Box
Jack helps out in an emergency in the signal box and learns a bit about signalling.
Out of print, sorry!
Jack the Station Cat & The Great Little Trains Robbery Jack the Station Cat & The Great Little Trains Robbery
Tail's End Station, the home of Jack the Station Cat, is 100 years old. Mr Parker, the Station Master, is planning a special birthday celebration. The Gricer and his gang want to spoil the fun. Can Jack and his friends defeat the villains?
Out of print, sorry!
Jac Y Gath A Lladrata'r Trenau Bach Jac Y Gath A Lladrata'r Trenau Bach
Cath ydi Jac sy'n byw yng ngorsaf Penygynffon. Mae cyffro mawr ym Mhenygynffon wrth i ganfed penblwydd yr orsaf nesau. I ddathlu'r achlusur arbennig hwn mae dwy injan stêm yn dod i Benygynffon.
Pan mae criw o herwgipwyr yn ceisio cael eu dwylo ar y ddwy injan mae Jac a chathod y gwasanaeth cudd yn llwyddo i gadw golwg ar y lle e throsglwyddo'r herwgipwyr i'r heddlu. Oherwydd hyn mae'r dathliadau yn mynd yn eu blaen yn ddi-drafferth.
Allan o brint, sori!
Jack the Station Cat and the Snail Trail Jack the Station Cat and the Snail Trail
A mysterious stranger arrives at Tail’s End Station in north Wales. He wants Jack to introduce him to Sir Dodinas the Savage, Superintendent of Britain’s Station Snails. Unfortunately Dodinas lives in Devon. Can Jack and his friends help?
Out of print, sorry!
Jack the Station Cat Takes Charge Jack the Station Cat Takes Charge
Jack and his friends are expecting Royal Visitors to Tail’s End station. However, Mr Parker the Station Master has received a letter – Twm, the cat at the Old Gaol Museum in Ruthin needs help. A rat has been annoying the visitors. Jack travels to Ruthin, but will he be back in time to take charge of the royal visit..?
Out of print, sorry!
Jack the Station Cat and the Vanishing Lady Jack the Station Cat and the Vanishing Lady
Jack the Station cat is asked by 008 the mysterious Secret Service cat to help him trace Lady Tilly one of the Corris Railway cats who has been "catnapped." The disappearance took place at Jack's own station "Tail's End." Can Ozimandius the Owl and Harri P Otter help Jack find Tilly? Who is 008 really? Read the story and find out.
Out of print, sorry!
Jack the Station Cat and the August Day Jack the Station Cat and the August Day
Something strange is happening at Tail's End station. A mysterious Pullman coach arrives in the sidings. Then the station master receives an 0 gauge model locomotive. Vandal the Bluebell Railway cat sends a message to Jack about the "August Day." What does it all mean? Jack the Station Cat intends to find out.
Out of print, sorry!

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