Jake Wilkerson isn't sure he's cut out to be a preacher, but he's planning to do his best for the congregation of a small church in Pennsylvania. The unlikely angel sent to help is a very perceptive cat. Together, Jake and Petey set out to win over the church members, townspeople, and a teenager in trouble.
THE CAT THAT GOD SENT is an easy-to-read story told primarily from the perspectives of Jake and Petey. Jake's biggest concern is how he can bring people to God when he's unsure of his own faith. He's also overcoming the effects of a bad relationship with the niece of the senior pastor at his former church. Petey's only problem is how to get his message across without using words, but it's not usually too difficult for this street-smart feline.
I love cats and stories about cats, so I was excited to read this one. Author Jim Kraus's writing is simple but effective. I did find it a bit repetitive. One story line was, for me, a little heavy-handed, but this is Christian fiction. The novel is very positive and uplifting overall.
I recommend THE CAT THAT GOD SENT for teens and adults who enjoy Christian fiction. It has one storyline that's more mature in nature -- though it doesn't get graphic -- that may not be appropriate for some younger readers.
Jake Wilkerson, a disillusioned young pastor who is an expert at hiding his fears, takes on a new assignment at a small rural church in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. It's a far piece from anywhere and full of curiously odd and eccentric people, including Emma Grainger, a single woman and a veterinarian who dismisses all Christians as "those people," and Tassy, a young runaway with a secret. His first day on the job, however, Jake is adopted by Petey - a cat of unknown origins and breed - but of great perception. Petey believes that he is on a mission from God to redeem Jake and bring him and his quirky friends back to the truth.
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