Varjak Paw
SF Said author Dave McKean illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:13th Mar '14
Should be back in stock very soon
The best-selling story of Varjak Paw - winner of a Gold Smarties prize.
'Stylish, original and inventive, Varjak Paw is a modern children's classic' Jacqueline WilsonThis cat must learn to fight!
A million-copy bestseller and award-winning modern classic, featuring stunning illustrations from Dave McKean.
'Dazzling' - New York Times
This cat must learn to fight!
Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue kitten, who lives in an old house on a hill. He's never left home, until he receives a mysterious visit from his grandfather, who tells him about the Way - a secret martial art for cats.
Now Varjak must use the Way to survive in a city full of dangerous dogs, cat gangs and - strangest of all - the mysterious Vanishings . . .
With stunning illustrations from acclaimed graphic artist Dave McKean, this award-winning story has become a beloved modern classic. A celebration of friendship, loyalty and difference, Varjak Paw is an adventure like no other.
'Stylish, original and inventive, Varjak Paw is a modern children's classic' - Jacqueline Wilson
'A beguiling tale that sticks in the memory. The cat's whiskers' - Sunday Times
Follow Varjak's further adventures in The Outlaw Varjak Paw.
A beguiling tale that sticks in the memory. The cat's whiskers * The Sunday Times *
Dazzling * The New York Times *
Stylish, original and inventive, Varjak Paw is a modern children's classic
Brilliant
Compulsive reading; we are with Varjak every step of his way, willing him to succeed. Independent readers of 9 upwards will treasure it * The School Librarian *
Engrossing and exciting . . . with superbly atmospheric illustrations * Carousel *
ISBN: 9780552572293
Dimensions: 186mm x 134mm x 20mm
Weight: 214g
256 pages