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Puss in Books

Our Best-Loved Writers on Their Best-Loved Cats
By Paul Magrs
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Puss in Books by Paul Magrs is an adventurous travel tale that follows the curious cat named Puss as he embarks on extraordinary journeys. With whimsy and charm, the narrative explores magical locales and the peculiar characters he encounters along the way. It's a delightful exploration of discovery and the unexpected adventures that await in the realm of books.
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This delightful travel and adventure tale combines wit and feline charm as it chronicles the quirky escapades and journeys of its cat protagonist, offering a whimsical escape for anyone enchanted by cats and offbeat adventures. You'll be entertained by the humorous interplay of travel experiences seen through the eyes of a cat and enjoy a narrative filled with quirky observations and unexpected friendships.

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Puss in Books

A charming collection of quotes about cats from our favourite authors, accompanied by artwork in the trademark style of Paul Magrs (author of The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy).

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A charming collection of quotes about cats from our favourite authors, accompanied by artwork in the trademark style of Paul Magrs (author of The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy).

‘I love them, they are so nice and selfish’ – L.M. Montgomery

This collection of quotes from the literary greats explores just why cats have fascinated, mesmerised, and often infuriated writers for centuries. Celebrating the mystery of these daydreaming, snarky, selfish, watchful, contemplative, and changeable creatures, Puss in Books helps cat and book lovers to understand these beings who have intrigued great thinkers and writers since the dawn of time.

Quotes include:

‘Time spent with a cat is never wasted’ – Colette

‘Those who play with cats must expect to get scratched’ – Miguel de Cervantes

‘If cats could write history, their history would be mostly about cats’ – Eugen Weber

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Puss in Books by Paul Magrs receives praise for its captivating portrayal of cats through both prose and vibrant illustrations. Reviewers highlight how the book delights cat lovers with its wit, charm, and insightful cat-related truths, making it an irresistible read for anyone fond of felines. The combination of famous cat quotes and Magrs' paintings is celebrated as a perfect match, rendering the book a joy for both literature and cat enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008605377

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Illustration: 100 col illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Non-Fiction Paul Magrs Science & Nature Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Paul Magrs brought out his first novel in 1995 when he was 25, which has been followed by many more. He has lectured in Creative Writing at UEA and MMU, and in 2019 he published his book on writing, The Novel Inside You. In lockdown, he started drawing cartoons and his first 'picture' book, The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy, was a huge hit for Christmas 2021. Paul lives in Manchester with his partner Jeremy and a very large collection of books (many of them written by him).

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