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Catscape
Mike Nicholson
| Price: |
£5.99 |
| Publication Date: |
13 Oct 2005 |
| Availability: |
Available to buy
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| Format: | paperback | Extent: | 192 pages |
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| Size: | 198 x 130 mm | ISBN: | 9780863155314 |
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| Publisher: | Floris Books | Subject: | Kelpies |
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| Series: | Kelpies | Age Range: | From 8 to 12 years |
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Fergus can't believe it when his brand-new digital watch starts going backwards. Then he crashes (literally) into gadget-loving Murdo and a second mystery comes to light: cats are going missing all over the neighbourhood.
This book was the winner of the Kelpies Prize. Sharply and wittily observed, it's a story of unlikely friendships, unexpected allies and cat surveillance.
Reviews
'I think Catscape is really good...'
--Hannah de Angelis, Broughton High, Teen Titles magazine, 2006
'If you live near Stockbridge AND you are a cat lover, then you have to read this book...I really enjoyed the plot and would recommend it to younger readers.'
--Hannah Jones, Broughton High, Teen Titles magazine, 2006
'A well-paced, entirely convincing mystery novel, full of suspense, wit and unexpected twists and turns. Beautifully written in a clear, accessible style with plenty of direct speech and detailed description, it is an excellent, gripping yarn for anyone over 9 years old.'
-- School Librarian, Spring 2006
'This delightful, whimsical story will appeal to children of all ages. It is well written without being condescending, and the plot is unusual and quite gripping.'
-- Stockbridge & New Town Independent, November 2005
'I thought the story was great. My favourite character was Jessie. I would definitely recommend it to my friends because it is such a good book. I would love to read another story about Jessie, Murdo and Fergus.'
-- Annie, age 8, Peebleshire, Scotland.
'A ripping yarn and beautifully plotted. A real boys-own adventure story.'
-- Catherine Forde, author of Fat Boy Swim
About the Author(s)
Mike Nicholson is the winner of the Kelpies Prize 2005 for new Scottish writing for children. A member of local writing group Broadside, he based Catscape, his first book, in his home neighbourhood of Comely Bank, Edinburgh.
Useful Things to Know
Another great story by Mike Nicholson:
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Catscape was the winner of Floris Books' Kelpies Prize for new Scottish writing for children. Find out more about the Kelpies Prize and send your manuscript: next year, it could be your book being published!
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