Kaspar: Prince of Cats

by Michael Morpurgo

On Sale: 06/03/2010

Kaspar: Prince of Cats

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Kaspar: Prince of Cats

by Michael Morpurgo

illustrated by Michael Foreman

On Sale: 06/03/2010

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About the Book

Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storyteller

A heart-warming novel about Kaspar the Savoy cat, from the award-winning author of Born to Run and The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

Kaspar the cat first came to the Savoy Hotel in a basket – Johnny Trott knows, because he was the one who carried him in. Johnny was a bell-boy, you see, and he carried all of Countess Kandinsky's things to her room.

But Johnny didn't expect to end up with Kaspar on his hands forever, and nor did he count on making friends with Lizziebeth, a spirited American heiress. Pretty soon, events are set in motion that will take Johnny – and Kaspar – all around the world, surviving theft, shipwreck and rooftop rescues along the way. Because everything changes with a cat like Kaspar around. After all, he's Prince Kaspar Kandinsky, Prince of Cats, a Muscovite, a Londoner and a New Yorker, and as far as anyone knows, the only cat to survive the sinking of the Titanic…

Critical Praise

Praise for ‘Kaspar’:
“A cracking narrative” Observer

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:
“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian

“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph

“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express

“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”
Elizabeth Reilly, British Council

“The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780007385935
  • ISBN 10: 0007385935
  • Imprint: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
  • On Sale: 06/03/2010
  • Pages: 208
  • List Price:9.99 CAD
  • Ages: 8 to 10
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats
  • BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft
  • BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Travel
  • BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
  • BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / General

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