The Cat, The Mouse And The Runaway Train

Author: Peter Bently

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  • : $15.99 AUD
  • : 9781444910216
  • : Hachette Children's Group
  • : Hodder Children's Books
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  • : 0.264
  • : July 2014
  • : 299mm X 270mm X 5mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : September 2014
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  • : Steve Cox
  • : English
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Barcode 9781444910216
9781444910216

Description

From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes a pacy rhyming adventure, perfect for any child who loves trains. When a naughty little mouse steals cheese from the station master, a battle between cat and mouse follows! But they put their differences aside when a big, red steam train comes tearing down the track straight towards them! Exquisitely illustrated, this cat and mouse chase is a truly memorable ride that will be good for many repeated trips. 'This is a book that children will really enjoy...It's a book that will give children's sense of adventure a boost up the bottom.' - Rhino Reads

Promotion info

For train lovers everywhere, comes a fabulously energetic adventure written by the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2011.

Reviews

Praise for Cats Ahoy by Peter Bently: It was the sort of book that you can read over and over and never get bored. -- The Guardian

Author description

Peter studied languages at Oxford and has two young children. He is the author of the bestselling Lark in the Ark (shortlisted for Red House Book Award) and the hilarious The Great Bottom Swap (rated 5 stars on Mumsnet). He recently won the American Library Association Notable Book of the year with Jack And The Dragon. Steve Cox is an award-winning illustrator living in the UK. He has worked extensively in children's publishing, character design and licensing. Properties he has worked on include Roland Rat and Count Duckula.