In "The Christmas Spirit," Sally’s frustration with school leads her to wish she could be a cat like Blackie—only for the feline to reveal he’s part of a long line of Witch’s cats, swapping places with her in a magical twist. The tale unfolds as a dream, blending whimsy and mystery in a festive, gently eerie tale from the 1980 Jinty Annual, with lettering by typeset.
Contains 11 stories
The Christmas Spirit
7 pp · Drama, Children
Julie ChristmasPeter (her younger brother)Mr. and Mrs. Christmas (their parents)Mary Christmas (Julie's cousin)nanyoung boyTibby (his cat)
Can You Beat Sharp-Eyed Sharon?
3 pp · Drama, Children
Sharonher parentsDiana ThorpeMr. Todd (holiday camp manager)Pete Davis
Alley Cat
2 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Alley Catmischievous boyhis dadshopkeeper
Sally Was a Cat
7 pp · Animal, Children, Fantasy
Sally BiggsSally's mumBlackie (their cat)milkmanfishmongerSally's dadCaroline (Sally's friend)
In "Sally Was a Cat," Jo finds herself wishing she could be as free as Blackie, the class cat—only to wake up the next day with a surprising new perspective. When Blackie reveals he’s a witch’s cat with a magical lineage, Sally’s wish takes a whimsical turn, blurring the line between reality and imagination. The story unfolds as a dreamlike adventure, leaving readers wondering what’s real and what’s just a cat’s clever trick.
Untitled Humor story
0.2 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
JintyRinty (her dog)
Gymnast Jinty
8 pp · Drama, Sports, Teen
Jinty LewisGlynisCarol LomasSandraMillyJillyair-sea rescue pilot
The Bride Wore Black
7 pp · Drama, Fantasy
Angela BealClaire Beal (sisters)their mumMiss CavendishNeil Gavin
No Time for Pat
27 pp · Drama, Teen
Pat Arnoldher dadRick DawsonDr. LesterTrish (Pat's colleague)Captain Maxwell (owner of White Dove children's foster home)Mrs Murphy (children's foster home cook)Jean (girl in wheelchair)JohnnySamantha (two foster home children)Dr. Svenson
Sue's Fantastic Fun-Bag!
3 pp · Children, Fantasy
Sue LawtonJaneCindy (her friends)Henrietta (Sue's magic handbagSue's mumfemale schoolteacher
The Island of Mystery
3 pp · Fantasy
Gypsy Rose (narrator)SamSally (siblings)tribal chief
Fran'll Fix It!
3 pp · Humor, Children
FranSal (her friend)headmistressold lady in streetold man at home
