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Catscape
Mike Nicholson
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Description for Catscape
Paperback. Winner of the Kelpies Prize. When Fergus and Murdo set out to test their detective skills, a funny adventure ensues. Set in Edinburgh. Series: Kelpies. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 198 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 180.
Fergus can't believe it when his brand-new digital watch starts going backwards. Then he crashes (literally) into gadget-loving Murdo and a second mystery comes to light: cats are going missing all over the neighbourhood.
This book was the winner of the Kelpies Prize. Sharply and wittily observed, it's a story of unlikely friendships, unexpected allies and cat surveillance.
Product Details
Publisher
Floris Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Kelpies
Condition
New
Weight
180g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780863155314
SKU
V9780863155314
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-8
About Mike Nicholson
Mike Nicholson was the winner of the Kelpies Prize 2005 for new Scottish writing for children. A member of local writing group Broadside, he based Catscape, his first book, in his home neighbourhood of Comely Bank, Edinburgh. He has since published another novel for children, Grimm, and a Scottish picture book, Thistle Street.
Reviews for Catscape
'A well-paced, entirely convincing mystery novel, full of suspense, wit and unexpected twists and turns. Beautifully written in a clear, accessible style with plenty of direct speech and detailed description, it is an excellent, gripping yarn for anyone over 9 years old.'
School Librarian 'This delightful, whimsical story will appeal to children of all ages. It is well written without being condescending, and the plot is unusual and quite gripping.'
Stockbridge & New Town Independent 'I thought the story was great... I would definitely recommend it to my friends because it is such a good book.'
Annie, age 8, Peebleshire, Scotland 'A ripping yarn and beautifully plotted. A real boys-own adventure story.'
Catherine Forde, author of Fat Boy Swim 'What starts out to be a bit of fun soon develops in to a dangerous adventure. I really enjoyed the plot and would recommend it to younger readers.'
Hannah, Broughton High School 'I really enjoyed this book... I think I would probably enjoy another one of Mike Nicholson's books.'
Rachael, Teen Titles 'I liked it because it was a mystery but it was also quite funny. I would recommend the book to anyone.'
Emma, Teen Titles
School Librarian 'This delightful, whimsical story will appeal to children of all ages. It is well written without being condescending, and the plot is unusual and quite gripping.'
Stockbridge & New Town Independent 'I thought the story was great... I would definitely recommend it to my friends because it is such a good book.'
Annie, age 8, Peebleshire, Scotland 'A ripping yarn and beautifully plotted. A real boys-own adventure story.'
Catherine Forde, author of Fat Boy Swim 'What starts out to be a bit of fun soon develops in to a dangerous adventure. I really enjoyed the plot and would recommend it to younger readers.'
Hannah, Broughton High School 'I really enjoyed this book... I think I would probably enjoy another one of Mike Nicholson's books.'
Rachael, Teen Titles 'I liked it because it was a mystery but it was also quite funny. I would recommend the book to anyone.'
Emma, Teen Titles