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Captain Whiskers
Series: Little Gems
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A furry, funny and very cute Little Gem that's full of heart from King of Comedy Jeremy Strong.
A furry, funny and very cute Little Gem that’s full of heart from King of Comedy Jeremy Strong
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Jack's about to get the pet he's always wanted – and many, many more … A furry and funny gem from King of Comedy Jeremy Strong.
Cats in the bath. Cats in the cupboards. A hundred cats everywhere!
Everyone in Jack's class has a pet, but all Jack has is his little brother Freddie. And little brothers don't make very good pets.
But when Jack meets The Man With The Top Hat and his lovely cat Mrs Wilson, he's about to get the pet he's always wanted – and many, many more …
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Captain Whiskers is praised for resonating with anyone who has longed for a pet, while being both funny and endearing, according to LoveReading4Kids. Jeremy Strong masterfully creates a highly-readable story without sacrificing humour, says Big Issue North. It’s a memorable book that kids will want to read repeatedly, with illustrations complementing its lively and humorous narrative, as highlighted by Lancashire Evening Press.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781781129272
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 March 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Matt Robertson
- Illustrated by Matt Robertson
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 168.0mm
Weight: 130g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Jeremy Strong used to be a primary school headteacher before he became a fulltime writer. He won the Children's Book Award with THE HUNDRED-MILE-AN-HOUR-DOG and is immensely popular with children. He lives in Somerset, near Bath.
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