Book Details

Catscape

Mike Nicholson

Price:	£4.99
Publication Date:	13 Oct 2005
Availability:	Available to buy

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 is the winner of the Kelpies Prize 2005. Sharply and wittily observed, it's a story of unlikely friendships, unexpected allies and cat surveillance.

Winner of the 2005 Kelpies Prize.

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.

Of Further Interest

Also by Mike Nicholson:
Grimm

For more information on the Kelpies Prize, see:
Kelpies Prize website

2007 Kelpies Prize winner:
Hox by Annemarie Allan