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Mousehole Cat
No. of pages 40
Published: 2001
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"Mousehole Cat" by Antonia Barber is a captivating tale about a brave cat named Mowzer who lives in the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole, Cornwall. When a fierce storm threatens the local fishermen and their families, Mowzer embarks on a daring adventure to help. Using her cleverness and bravery, she and her fisherman master must work together to save their village from disaster. The enchanting illustrations complement this heartwarming story of courage, community, and the special bond between a cat and her owner, capturing the spirit of adventure and the power of friendship in times of trouble. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Walker Books Ltd .
Antonia Barber has written books for both adults and children, including The Ring in the Rough Stuff, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, as was The Ghosts, which was later filmed as The Amazing Mr. Blunden. For Walker, Antonia has also written the picture book Catkin, illustrated by P. J. Lynch and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She has three adopted children and divides her time between Kent and a harbourside cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall. Nicola Bayley is one of this country's best-loved artists and is particularly well-known for her pictures of cats. She has illustrated many acclaimed picture books for children including All For the Newborn Baby, The Necessary Cat and Katje, The Windmill Cat. Nicola lives in London. Sian Phillips' has countless credits to her name in theatre and film, television and radio. Winner of two BAFTA awards for her performances in I Claudius and How Green Was My Valley, Sian has received many other awards for her work. Antonia Barber's The Ghosts was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and filmed as The Amazing Mr Blunden . The Mousehole Cat was a finalist for the Smarties Prize, winner of the 1990 British Book Award and Commended for the 1991 Kate Greenaway Medal; it was later made into an animated film. In 1993 Tales from Grimm was selected for Child Education Best Collections of the Year.
"Beautifully, carefully written... A glorious tale. Nicola Bayley has here brought off the triumph of a lifetime... A book to wallow in, read and re-read, for any age from five or so to the very grown-up." The Sunday Times "Outstanding...deserving a permanent place in any collection of folk tales... perfect illustrations." The Sunday Telegraph
