"Dazzling." -The New York Times
Mesopotamian Blue cat, Varjak Paw, has never been Outside before; he and his family have always lived in the isolated house at the top of the hill. But Varjak is forced out into the city when the sinister Gentleman and his two menacing cats take over his home. With help from his mystical ancestor, Jalal, Varjak manages to overcome challenges such as self-survival and a threat from the gangland cats, and he ultimately discovers the terrifying secrets behind the Vanishings. But can he save his own family from their fate?
With wonderful integrated illustrations from acclaimed comic book artist Dave McKean, this book will appeal to all ages.
"Dazzling." -The New York Times
Mesopotamian Blue cat, Varjak Paw, has never been Outside before; he and his family have always lived in the isolated house at the top of the hill. But Varjak is forced out into the city when the sinister Gentleman and his two menacing cats take over his home. With help from his mystical ancestor, Jalal, Varjak manages to overcome challenges such as self-survival and a threat from the gangland cats, and he ultimately discovers the terrifying secrets behind the Vanishings. But can he save his own family from their fate?
With wonderful integrated illustrations from acclaimed comic book artist Dave McKean, this book will appeal to all ages.
SF Said grew up in the Iraqi diasporic community in London, moving
there with his mother at the age of two. After graduating from the
University of Cambridge, he worked as a press attaché and speech
writer for the Crown Prince of Jordan’s office in London. He began
a Ph.D. in 1997 looking at the lives of young Muslims in Britain,
but left academia to focus on film journalism for the Daily
Telegraph—where he brought attention to much 'world cinema',
including contemporary Islamic cinema—and writing for children.
Dave McKean is best known for his work on Neil Gaiman's Sandman
series of graphic novels and for his CD covers for musicians from
Tori Amos to Alice Cooper. He also illustrated Neil Gaiman's books
Coraline, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, The
Wolves in the Walls, and Crazy Hair. He live on the Island of Oxney
in Kent, England.
"In the tradition of animal stories like Watership Down, SF Said's
dark allegorical tale introduces a pampered indoor cat who ventures
"Outside" for the first time . . . As Said evokes the
dangerous life of a cat fending for itself, he also weaves in
elements of humor and legendary bravery, proving that growth stems
from adversity." —Publishers Weekly, Starred
"The book is full of adventure, action and mystery and is perfect
for anyone who likes fiction told from an animal's point of view."
—The Guardian
"Well-crafted and designed, full of action, danger and humor, this
would make a delightful family read aloud." —Children's
Literature
"The cat magic mystique is brilliant." - Richard Adams, author of
Watership Down
"Stylish, original and inventive, Varjak Paw is a modern children's
classic." —Jacqueline Wilson
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