Leo Burstyn

You may call me Lance: Story of Lancelot, a Rescued Cat Leo Burstyn

You may call me Lance is a story of Lancelot, that Most Noble Knight,

Many cats lead extraordinary lives, but not many are lucky enough to have their adventures documented through the eyes of someone who truly understands them. Sir Lancelot is a legend of a cat, a YouTube star in the Helpful Vancouver Vet videos, and a valuable member of a veterinary clinic's staff. And now you can marvel at the story of his life as told in his own words and written down by the father of the helpful vet himself, with exclusive access to one of Vancouver's most regal and bewhiskered internet celebrities.

Every person who has adopted a cat from a shelter wonders at some point-usually while looking into those enigmatic eyes half-closed in contentment-where did you come from? What was your life like before we met? What hardships did you overcome to, finally and deservedly, land in the luxury of my lap? The cat rarely replies. That is why this book is such a marvel. A chance to see the world through the cat's eyes. It is based on personal interviews with Sir Lancelot (with interpretation helpfully provided by members of staff at the veterinary clinic where he resides).

Follow the exploits of a young cat as he deals with growing up, adjusting to surviving on the streets and back alleys of a large city, and eventually finding his forever home all seen through the eyes of the phlegmatic titular feline. This is a story of loss, adventure, redemption, and observational humor that is great for children of all ages, as well as adults who have a special place in their heart for cats and all that cats do.