Description

A million-copy bestseller and award-winning modern classic, featuring stunning illustrations from Dave McKean.

‘Dazzling’ – New York Times

This cat must learn to fight!

Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue kitten, who lives in an old house on a hill. He’s never left home, until he receives a mysterious visit from his grandfather, who tells him about the Way – a secret martial art for cats.

Now Varjak must use the Way to survive in a city full of dangerous dogs, cat gangs and – strangest of all – the mysterious Vanishings . . .

With stunning illustrations from acclaimed graphic artist Dave McKean, this award-winning story has become a beloved modern classic. A celebration of friendship, loyalty and difference, Varjak Paw is an adventure like no other.

‘Stylish, original and inventive, Varjak Paw is a modern children’s classic’ – Jacqueline Wilson

‘A beguiling tale that sticks in the memory. The cat’s whiskers’ – Sunday Times

Follow Varjak’s further adventures in The Outlaw Varjak Paw.

Publisher Review

"A beguiling tale that sticks in the memory. The cat's whiskers" * The Sunday Times * "Stylish, original and inventive, Varjak Paw is a modern children's classic" "Dazzling" * The New York Times * "The book is compulsive reading; we are with Varjak every step of his way, willing him to succeed. Independent readers of 9 upwards will treasure it, not least for its illustrations, and some will camp out on the publisher's doorstep for the sequel" * Ann Hay, The School Librarian * "The cat magic mystique is brilliant" -- Richard Adams * Author of Watership Down *