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Winston and the Marmalade Cat

by Megan Rix

Full of adventure, fascinating history and super-cute animals, this series is perfect for 6-8 year old readers and fans of Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo.Winston and the Marmalade Cat is the first in a brand-new series from award-winning author Megan Rix! Full of adventure, fascinating history and super-cute animals, this series is perfect for 6-8 year old readers and fans of Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo.Nine-year-old Harry is desperate for a pet of his own but working at the local animal rescue centre is the next best thing. One day, he's asked to take a very special birthday present to Chartwell, home of the famous Prime-Minister and animal-lover Winston Churchill. During his visit, Harry learns all about Winston's past and his much-loved pets. Will Harry get to meet Winston Churchill and will he ever get a pet of his very own?

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Notes

For young fans of Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo, comes a tale filled with adventure, fascinating history and cute animals. Ages: 9-11yrs

Back Cover

Harry loves working at his local animal rescue centre. Little Houdini is a tiny marmalade kitten in need of a home. When Harry rescues Little Houdini, he wishes he could take the adventurous kitten home. But his dad won't hear of it. Then Harry learns that Little Houdini is going to be a birthday present for Sire Winston Churchill - the great hero who led Britain to victory in the Second World War. Just like Harry, he happens to be very fond of marmalade cats . . . Will Harry get to meet Winston himself? And will he ever get a pet of his own?

Author Biography

Megan Rix is the hugely popular author of animal adventure books set in the modern day and key periods of history. An animal lover and dog-trainer, Megan draws inspiration from her own adorable dogs Traffy, Bella, Freya and Ellie, and many fascinating and extraordinary animal stories to engage her readers.

Promotional

Full of adventure, fascinating history and super-cute animals, this series is perfect for 6-8 year old readers and fans of Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo.

Promotional "Headline"

Full of adventure, fascinating history and super-cute animals, this series is perfect for 6-8 year old readers and fans of Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo.

Details

ISBN0141385693
Author Megan Rix
Year 2017
ISBN-10 0141385693
ISBN-13 9780141385693
Format Paperback
Publication Date 2017-08-03
Imprint Puffin
Country of Publication United Kingdom
Media Book
DEWEY 823.92
Pages 192
Language English
UK Release Date 2017-08-03
Narrator Matthew Beard
Illustrator Jonathan Gray
Edited by Dan Wakefield
Birth 1927
Death 1990
Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare
Position Professor
Qualifications J.D.
Audience Age 6-9
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Alternative 9780141385730
Audience Children's (6-12)
NZ Release Date 2017-10-15
AU Release Date 2017-10-15

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