Casper, the late commuting cat, to have a tenth life in his own book - Times Online

Simon & Schuster To Tell Casper Story

A commuting cat that was mourned around the world after being killed by a hit-and-run driver eight days ago is to be immortalised in print...

Nigel Stoneman, one of [Simon & Schuster]'s commissioning editors, travelled to Plymouth this week for three hours of talks with Mrs Finden.

He said that the book would be aimed at adults and children, would include photographs of Casper and was due for release in the autumn. A Scottish author has been lined up to write the story but he declined to reveal her name while negotiations continue.

If the first book is successful the story will be turned into a children's book next year. Mr Stoneman said that he had been touched by Casper's tale since hearing of his adventures last year. "It is amazing and very heartwarming," he said.