Axelrod's Adventures

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Illustration of Axelrod the cat sleeping peacefully

About Axe

Axelrod is fearless, loving, and very affectionate. His favorite things to do are eat, sleep, and snuggle. Since adopting Axe in 2022, Amy has been inspired to share a heartwarming and funny narrative about a shelter cat and his adventures. Axelrod was homeless for the first three years of his life, hanging out with a motorcycle club, and getting into trouble. His resilience and strength inspired Amy to write a story about his life before being adopted.

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Axelrod the cat resting comfortably at home

About the Author

Amy Wood is the author of Axelrod: My Journey Home children's book and Special Education Teacher. She lives in Connecticut and Florida with her fiance, Frank, her children, Abby and Sarah, and their cat, Axelrod, and German Shepherd, Sydney. Her son, Jacob, attends college in Vermont.

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Amy Wood, author of Axelrod: My Journey Home

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Front cover of Axelrod: My Journey Home
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Axelrod the cat on a wanted poster
REWARD

$5,000,000.00

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Sydney the German Shepherd on a wanted poster
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$1,500,000.00

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Jack the cat on a wanted poster
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$500,000.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is Axelrod: My Journey Home for?
Axelrod: My Journey Home is a children's picture book written for readers ages 4–8, though cat lovers of all ages enjoy following Axe's adventures.
Is Axelrod a real cat?
Yes! Axelrod is a real rescue cat adopted by author Amy Wood in 2022 after spending the first three years of his life homeless. His real-life story inspired the book.
Where can I buy the book?
Axelrod: My Journey Home is available on Amazon and BookBaby, with more retailers being added over time.
Who is the author?
The book was written by Amy Wood, a Special Education Teacher and first-time children's book author who lives between Connecticut and Florida with her family and rescue pets.

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