In Ramsay the Cat by Wolf Norris, Jenn and Mark start a restaurant in Liberia, West Africa, naming it after their favorite chef. During the demolition to improve the property for the restaurant, Mark finds a kitten and sends it home to Jenn. The couple names the cat Ramsay and feeds him well. They grow to love the cat's colorful antics and bring him to the United States when they return home. Jenn's mom, Betty, offers to care for Ramsay full-time as Jenn and Mark travel. Ramsay secretly explores the neighborhood until he falls asleep in a van and ends up at the beach. He rides the waves and makes new friends but misses his owners. When the surfer cat returns home, Betty has a surprise for him that will change his life.

Based on events from Wolf Norris's four years in Liberia, West Africa, the story will draw you in with a cute kitten you watch grow into a rambunctious, food-loving cat. As you follow him on his exploits, Ramsey leads you on escapades like surfing and exploring new areas, with his crazy stunts. Ramsay delivers his tale in a first-person narrative, so you see how he feels about every surprise encounter and new friend. You'll learn what Ramsay likes - and doesn't like - from the bold text in a larger font and the black-and-white pictures that bring the story to life. As he loses his vigor, readers will get a glimpse of the cat that revives Ramsay's desire for adventure. Ramsay the Cat is a great selection for cat lovers who enjoy reading books with true events.

Ramsay the Cat by Wolf Norris narrates the exciting exploits of Ramsay, a fearless, orange-striped cat. Ramsay, an adorable troublemaker, is first discovered by his owner, Smarty, in Liberia. Smarty and his wife (Jenn) own a restaurant there. They adopt Ramsay and make him part of their family. Ramsay is constantly searching for new adventures to go on. He discovers his passion for milk, chicken, attention, and affection while in the loving care of Smarty, Jenn, and Betty (Jenn's mom). Even when the family moves to Hollywood, California, his escapades continue unabated. Ramsay's little family unit grows with the addition of Mitzi (his mate) and Fluffy (his daughter). He even becomes an Instagram sensation as a surfing cat. Despite his many brushes with danger, Ramsay teaches us that adventure is the spice of life.

Ramsay the Cat is a fun and engaging read. It is filled with humor, action, drama, and angst as Ramsay navigates from one stunt to the next. I laughed out loud several times while reading about Ramsay's many hijinks. I think Wolf Norris authentically portrays the lifestyle of an audacious cat through Ramsay's various escapades. The author introduces Ramsay in exciting situations, described to grasp the reader's attention. This writing style proves to be very effective. The black-and-white illustrations of Ramsay on his exploits added a spark of visual appeal to the storyline. Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down. It is that addictive! This incredible book is 'purrfect' for young readers, animal lovers, and readers looking for an endearing story and a quick laugh.