Gaffle O'Feral

Prestigious 2026 Cat Writers' Association Muse Medallion Winner for Children's Word-Focused Fiction |2026 Multi-Award-Winning Story of Family, Courage, and Home The streets of New York are paved with fish. At least, that's what Papa says. The O'Ferals are a close-knit family of stray cats living in the seaside town of Skerries, Ireland. Whiskers O'Feral, the family's fun-loving patriarch and master storyteller, has decided it's time for a big change: they're moving to New York. His young kitten, Gaffle, loves the only home he's ever known and isn't so sure. But Whiskers paints a dazzling picture of America, and the promise of an unforgettable adventure together. Gaffle also dreams that this journey might finally lead him to a human home of his own, so he agrees to go. Then he starts to wonder why his father is so eager to leave. As Whiskers' tall tales begin to unravel, Gaffle must decide what to believe, and what it really means to find a home. Inspired by a true feral cat rescue, Gaffle O'Feral: The Life & Tail of an Alley Cat is a funny, heartfelt story of family, courage, and love, with the charm of a classic animal adventure. Why readers love it • For animal lovers: Written with deep empathy for the resilience of rescue animals • A cat's-eye view of the immigrant experience: Themes of heritage, leaving home, and starting over • For all ages: A warm read-aloud for kids and a poignant story for adults CELEBRATED SIX-TIME AWARD HONOREE From a Writer's Digest Honorable Mention in Mainstream/Literary Fiction to the Cat Writers' Association's Coveted Muse Medallion for Word-Focused Children's Fiction, this inspiring, heartwarming tale holds top editorial honors and a Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal. • Winner, Cat Writers' Association Muse Medallion (Book Fiction: Children's Word-Focused) • Winner, International Impact Book Award (Children's Inspirational/Motivational) • Bronze Medalist, Readers' Favorite International Book Awards (Animal Fiction) • Distinguished Favorite, NYC Big Book Award (Animals & Pets) • Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards (Animals & Pets) • Honorable Mention, Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards (Mainstream/Literary Fiction) • Official Recommendation, The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (UK) Will Gaffle find his place in the Big Apple?