About the Author

Catherine Fisher was born in Newport, Wales. She graduated from the University of Wales with a degree in English and a fascination for myth and history. She has worked in education and archaeology and as a lecturer in creative writing at the University of Glamorgan. She is a Fellow of the Welsh Academy. Catherine is an acclaimed poet and novelist, regularly lecturing and giving readings to groups of all ages. She leads sessions for teachers and librarians and is an experienced broadcaster and adjudicator. Catherine has won many awards and much critical acclaim for her work. In October 2011 she was announced by Literature Wales as the first ever Young People's Laureate for Wales.

Reviews

The Cat With Iron Claws is Catherine Fisher’s interpretation of the story of the fearsome Cath Palug, one of the medieval Welsh triads in which significant events and artefacts always occur in threes. Catherine’s narrative voice is clear and spare, and is perfectly complemented by Nicola Robinson’s ‘woodcut’ illustrations. Catherine’s recent appointment as Young Person’s Laureate in Wales makes this a very special publication for Pont readers. It’s the first in our new series – The Island of the Mighty – featuring Catherine’s retelling of traditional Welsh stories. At just £4.99 it makes the perfect pocket-money purchase, for readers of all ages!
*Publisher: Gomer@Lolfa*