A sparklingly original reimagining of this classic fairytale from two of the most respected talents in children's books. Now reissued with a brand new cover, discover the tale of Puss in Boots as you've never seen it before . . . Imagine how Jacques feels when he learns that his older brothers have inherited the mill and the donkey, and all he's got is the CAT! Well, he's not fed up for long, because he soon discovers that Puss is no ordinary cat... Not only can he talk (which is pretty unusual for a cat), but he's also got brains. And he's got a plan - a plan that involves Jacques, a Royal Princess and a very large fortune!
This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2001 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Ian Beck is widely published and titles for other publishers include Lost in the Snow, Lost on the Beach, and Home Before Dark. Philip Pullman is one of the most highly respected children's authors writing today. He lives in Oxford.
This book contains the following story:
Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots is a clever cat who won't settle for his master being poor. He gives gifts to the king on behalf of his master then creates an illusion that his master is actually the rich Marquis de Carabas. His master deception is enhanced when he manages to dupe a wicked giant out of his grand castle and claim the surrounding land as his master's. The king is so impressed with the riches of the young man that he allows Carabas to marry his daughter. And Puss in Boots lives happily ever after with his master in the lap of luxury!
"* 'Full of humour with glorious robust illustrations' Bookseller
