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Dread Cat

Series: Little Gems
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Dread Cat by Michael Rosen is a captivating children's book where the clever Dread Cat devises a cunning plan to outwit the mice that constantly evade him. Through a mix of wit and strategy, the cat aims to restore peace in his domain. This delightful tale blends humour and charm, making it an engaging read for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're fond of clever tales that put a unique twist on the age-old rivalry between cats and mice. Filled with wit and humour, this story will captivate young readers with its charming characters and entertaining plot. If you appreciate stories that spark imagination and encourage a love for reading, this could be the perfect choice.

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Dread Cat

Witty, lively and full of fun, this cat-and-mouse tale from a former Children's Laureate is sure to delight young readers with clever twists and the satisfying defeat of one terrifying cat.

Witty, lively and full of fun, this cat-and-mouse tale from a former Children’s Laureate is sure to delight young readers with clever twists and the satisfying defeat of one terrifying cat.

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Witty, lively and full of fun, this cat-and-mouse tale from a former Children's Laureate is sure to delight young readers with clever twists and the satisfying defeat of one terrifying cat.

Once there was a very fierce cat. Not just fierce: totally, terrifyingly, stupendously fierce.

Everyone was afraid of this cat. Her name was Dread and everyone dreaded Dread Cat. But then Dread Cat started to run out of luck catching mice. She hadn't caught any for ages. So she announced that she was giving up chasing mice and promised to never again hunt another mouse. The war was over. But was it really?

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Series: Little Gems

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Dread Cat by Michael Rosen is praised for its simple yet effective language and engaging adjectives that enhance the story's character, as highlighted by English 4-11 Magazine. Nicola O'Byrne's illustrations add to the readability, accompanied by jokes and puzzles. The School Librarian Journal notes its value in primary classrooms and libraries, while The School Run appreciates the devious character of Dread Cat. Books for Keeps commends the suspenseful, taut structure filled with rhythm and wit. The Toppsta review describes it as a fast-paced, tension-filled cat-and-mouse chase.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781125885

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Michael Rosen is well-known as a poet and broadcaster. Initially he became known in the children’s book world for making poetry fun and accessible to thousands of children through collections like Quick, Let’s Get Out of Here and Don’t put Mustard in the Custard. Michael has devoted his life to entertaining children with his writing and performances and to informing teachers, librarians, parents, publishers and government agencies of the importance of supporting children’s books.

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