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The Quayside Cat

Toby Forward author Ruth Brown illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Published:6th Nov '14

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The Quayside Cat cover

Toby Forward's poetic sea-faring tale is complemented perfectly by Ruth Brown's stunning illustrations.

Down by the harbour the quayside cat, Jim, comes to talk with Old Tregarn about his days long ago at sea. Inspired by Old Tregarn’s tales, Jim longs for his own sea adventure. Before long the two cats have jumped aboard a ship, and so begins Jim’s daring adventure at sea . . .Down by the harbour the quayside cat, Jim, comes to talk with Old Tregarn about his days long ago at sea. Inspired by Old Tregarn’s tales, Jim longs for his own sea adventure. Before long the two cats have jumped aboard a ship, and so begins Jim’s daring adventure at sea . . .

"Delightful" -- Clare Poole * Booksellers' Choice, The Bookseller *
"It proved, once again, how responsive young children are to beauty." * Bookbag *
"Stunningly illustrated, you will be captivated and mesmerised." * EYE *
"Delightfully told. The illustrations are simply superb." * Parents in Touch *
"I really loved this book, a good story, spectacular illustrations and bucketfuls of atmosphere." * The School Librarian *

ISBN: 9781783441044

Dimensions: 270mm x 231mm x 4mm

Weight: 198g

32 pages