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The Book Cat

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Book Cat
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Polly Faber
Illustrated by Clara Vulliamy
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 162
ISBN/Barcode 9780571357888
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Edition Main

Publishing Details

Publisher Faber & Faber
Imprint Faber & Faber
Publication Date 26 August 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Written by none other than Polly Faber, granddaughter of Geoffrey Faber - it is based on real life anecdotes about a very clever cat, who was a familiar face at the publishers - both in the editing room, and on the roof, looking out for passing German bombers! Morgan becomes a pastmaster at editing under Eliot's tutelage, but when the bombing begins, he finds himself chief billeting officer, responsible for the safety of all the kittens who must be evacuated out of London. This is a thoroughly satisfying story, full of peril and high drama, and exquisitely illustrated but the best classics illustrator in the business (alongside Chris Mould!).

Author Biography

Polly Faber writes books for children. She lives in London with her husband, two sons and two cats; the exceedingly fluffy Alan and his sleek moustachioed sister Babs. Her books include Picking Pickle and the Mango and Bambang series. Clara Vulliamy is an illustrator and author perhaps best known for her Dixie O'Day series, for which she collaborated with her mother, Shirley Hughes. Clara has teamed up with Polly Faber on several projects including the Mango and Bambang series and picture book Picking Pickle. Clara has written and illustrated the Dotty Detective series and her latest solo series Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar.

Reviews

"Illustrated with bright-eyed charm... A sweet feline twist on the classic evacuee story." -- Guardian "A delightful book, much enhanced by Clara Vulliamy's profuse illustrations. Beautifully produced." -- Books For Keeps