The Cat Who Came in Off the Roof

Author:   Annie Schmidt ,  David Colmer ,  Nathan Burton ,  Nathan Burton
Publisher:   Pushkin Children's Books
ISBN:  

9781782690368


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   03 July 2014
Recommended Age:   From 9 years
Format:   Paperback
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The likeable Mr Tibble is a good and kind man, but seems to lack the killer instinct to succeed at his job as a reporter on the town newspaper, where the editor is growing dissatisfied with his endless articles about the local cat population. Minou is a cat.or at least she was until some freak of chance changed her into a young woman, albeit a young woman who loves purring, scratching, tree-climbing and other typically catlike pursuits. When Tibble rescues Minou from an angry dog, and invites her in for a saucer of milk, both their lives are transformed. Minou exploits the feline grapevine to provide Tibble with inside information on the town's goings-on, and his career begins to take off. But when he decides to confront a powerful local businessman on behalf of the cat community his newfound confidence and determination is put to the test.

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Author:   Annie Schmidt ,  David Colmer ,  Nathan Burton ,  Nathan Burton
Publisher:   Pushkin Children's Books
Imprint:   Pushkin Children's Books
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 20.00cm
Weight:   0.367kg
ISBN:  

9781782690368


ISBN 10:   1782690360
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   03 July 2014
Recommended Age:   From 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children's (6-12)
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you.
Language:   English

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Annie is not a writer, she's a miracle! -- Guus Kiijer Books of this quality are a rare thing -- NRC Handelsblad


Annie is not a writer, she's a miracle! -- Guus Kiijer Books of this quality are a rare thing -- NRC Handelsblad This story is a gift to the English language and a reminder that we should not forget the wealth of tales written abroad. We Love this Book This really is a lost classic... Everything about thebook smacks of charm - even the front cover, with its very clever and subtle representation of the circumstances on the pages within The Bookbag This is the first time that the story has been published in English translation, which is fantastic as it's such a great book Jennifer's Little World A funny and yet quietly profound tale of courage, friendship and what it really means to be human...The narrative beautifully unfolds with unseen and fine tuning, climaxing with an exciting and rich ending which is deeply satisfying Playing by the Book Amusing and uplifting The Sunday Times To discover Annie MG Schmidt is to feel like the cat who got the cream The Times The beauty here is in the writing itself Daily Telegraph Weekend Magazine Annie M. G. Schmidt skilfully captures what children and adults alike find so fascinating about cats; their individual and often humanlike personalities...this magical story can be enjoyed by cat-lovers of any age Chesire and Wain My find of the year to date -- Lorna Bradbury Daily Telegraph A humorous, surreal and satisfying story with an old fashioned feel Book Trust Books We Like Funny and sweet Book Walrus One of the best-loved Dutch children's writers of all time... Beautifully packaged... and charmingly translated -- Michele Hutchinson Pen Atlas A charming, refreshing, and funny treat Kirkus, starred review


Annie is not a writer, she's a miracle! -- Guus Kiijer Books of this quality are a rare thing -- NRC Handelsblad This story is a gift to the English language and a reminder that we should not forget the wealth of tales written abroad. We Love this Book This really is a lost classic... Everything about thebook smacks of charm - even the front cover, with its very clever and subtle representation of the circumstances on the pages within The Bookbag This is the first time that the story has been published in English translation, which is fantastic as it's such a great book Jennifer's Little World A funny and yet quietly profound tale of courage, friendship and what it really means to be human...The narrative beautifully unfolds with unseen and fine tuning, climaxing with an exciting and rich ending which is deeply satisfying Playing by the Book Annie M. G. Schmidt skilfully captures what children and adults alike find so fascinating about cats; their individual and often humanlike personalities...this magical story can be enjoyed by cat-lovers of any age Chesire and Wain


Author Information

Born in 1911, Annie M.G. Schmidt wrote stories for her own amusement throughout her childhood, and worked as a librarian. By her death in 1995, she was regarded as the Queen of Dutch Children's Literature, She won numerous awards including the1989 Hans Christian Andersen Award. Astrid Lindgren presented her the award with the words: 'Annie, I love you so much, where have you been all my life?' Schmidt is now in the Canon of Dutch History taught to Dutch schoolchildren, alongside Spinoza, Anne Frank and Vincent van Gogh.

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