Product Description

Meet Kiska, the little kitten from Mexico who would grow up to write three books! Kiska leads and exciting life, from her early days in Mexico through her move to San Diego. In this true adventure story, she and her brother, Canica, are pampered family pets. They frolic with the children, tease rabbits, chase chickens and enjoy weekend trips to the country. When the family moves to another country the cat's idyllic lives are jolted. Canica disappears and Kiska sets out to find him. At the same time, Kiska's young owners need Kiska's comforting care in their unfamiliar surroundings. In The Bumpedy Road, Kiska searches for solutions to these challenges and escorts us on an exciting roller coaster of ride of tales.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1076095 in Books
• Published on: 1999-05-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780968509708
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
A St. Simons Island author is using the life of her cat to help children understand changes in life. -- The Brunswick News, April 20, 2001

Congratulations! I just received The Bumpedy Road in the mail and it looks beautiful. Great job finding Naomi Weiler. Her lively illustrations really complement the story. You've been on your own bumpedy road getting here, but it was well worth it. I wish you best of success with your book! Pamela Pollack -- Pamela Pollack, former editor, Random House

I am so delighted to have found your fascinating book. More please! It evoked wonderful memories of the cats in my life. -- Dorothy Rohbom, reader, age 90

I am writing you from my 2 week over night camp. I am writing to thank you for the book. I devoured it! I loved it! I think it's great that you actually wrote a book. I can't wait for the sequel. Your best fan, Annie -- Annie Danis, reader, age 11

From the Inside Flap
This story of my life is based on actual events. However, there may be moments where I have altered or decorated the facts just a bit whenever they could have reflected unfavorably on me. And, being a cat, I retain the rights to my privacy whenever desired.

If you wish to learn about cats, only a cat can tell you. Humans mean well when they write cat stories, but they are far less advanced than they fancy themselves. Sometimes, but rarely, a human is lucky enough to imagine part of himself into a cat. This would allow that person ’s cat to imagine part of himself into a human being. And that’s where the magical relationship begins! I am one of those lucky cats.

I was born in Mexico City, lived out my young years there, then moved to San Diego, California as a young adult. Both my brother, Canica, and I are bilingual and bicultural. We are equally comfortable being summoned with “bichu bichu ” in Spanish or “kitty, kitty, here kitty ”in English. Because of this, we have perfected the art of eavesdropping to our great advantage, allowing us to be the architects of our own lives.

This journal follows my humble birth in Mexico City, my carefree childhood and youth, and a portion of my adult years in California. It will take you on an adventurous roller coaster ride of stories —some happy, some sad, others frightening and challenging, but all meaningful. This unique and interesting tale depicts only a part of my life. Even as you read this page, I’m sunning myself and dreaming of the sequel.

About the Author
Pamela Bauer Mueller was raised in Oregon and graduated from Lewis and Clark University in Portland, Oregon. She worked as a flight attendant for Pan American Airlines before moving to Mexico City, where she lived for eighteen years. Pamela is bicultural as well as bilingual. She worked as a commercial model, an actress and an English/Spanish instructor during her years in Mexico. After returning to the United States, Pamela became employed by U.S. Customs Service. Presently she is on foreign assignment for the U.S. government, stationed in Vancouver, British Columbia. Pamela resides in White Rock, B.C., with her husband Michael, and their cats, Kiska and Jasper.

Customer Reviews

bumpedy road
Wonderful story. It made me laugh & cry.
A must for cat lovers. Kiska the cat is a great
story teller and helps people see life from their cats
perspective. Shows people as Kiska says "that cats have feelings too."

wonderful book
Fun book. It's even more fun when I know the people and cats included in this wonderful story. I do recommend it to anyone. I do hope I get to see Kiska and her parents again- I miss you. Rain City Cats is also very fun. Looking forward to #3 and all that Pam writes. See ya...

Shannon, reader, age 28
WOW! What an amazing book! It make me giggle at times and other times I was reaching for the Kleenex box! I can't wait for Rain City Cats! I now understand why my cats did the crazy things they did. Kiska explains really well the ups and downs of life through her eyes. It is a great book for both kids and adults. And check out those pictures! Great job Naomi with the pictures. They really capture those precocious kitties! Kiska, thanks for your contribution to kid's literature. Meow!