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"Dazzling." —The New York Times
Mesopotamian Blue cat, Varjak Paw, has never been Outside before; he and his family have always lived in the isolated house at the top of the hill. But Varjak is forced out into the city when the sinister Gentleman and his two menacing cats take over his home. With help from his mystical ancestor, Jalal, Varjak manages to overcome challenges such as self-survival and a threat from the gangland cats, and he ultimately discovers the terrifying secrets behind the Vanishings. But can he save his own family from their fate?
With wonderful integrated illustrations from acclaimed comic book artist Dave McKean, this book will appeal to all ages.
Mesopotamian Blue cat, Varjak Paw, has never been Outside before; he and his family have always lived in the isolated house at the top of the hill. But Varjak is forced out into the city when the sinister Gentleman and his two menacing cats take over his home. With help from his mystical ancestor, Jalal, Varjak manages to overcome challenges such as self-survival and a threat from the gangland cats, and he ultimately discovers the terrifying secrets behind the Vanishings. But can he save his own family from their fate?
With wonderful integrated illustrations from acclaimed comic book artist Dave McKean, this book will appeal to all ages.
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4.7
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August 1, 2009
i agree with Pikapiapi it is a great book and i cant wait too read the 2nd one if you like animal books or adventure books i would try it if you dont like it then please dont blame me ohyeah772
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May 1, 2010
This book was my 2nt favorite of every book I have ever read in my life. My 1st favorite book is "WARRIORS" I interest you to read them someday. Anyways this book all in all was good. Try it. Who knows? It may be your all time favorite book!
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March 6, 2009
This is a very good book and will be enjoyed by adventure lovers. It is about a cat who has to learn 7 powers while on a jorney to find a dog. On his jorney he meets his new friends, two cats one called holly and one called tam. As well as all this they discover the truth of the mysterious cat vanishings... If you like this book then be sure to read the second one The outlaw varjak paw. This book is very very good!
About the author
SF Said grew up in the Iraqi diasporic community in London, moving there with his mother at the age of two. After graduating from the University of Cambridge, he worked as a press attaché and speech writer for the Crown Prince of Jordan’s office in London. He began a Ph.D. in 1997 looking at the lives of young Muslims in Britain, but left academia to focus on film journalism for the Daily Telegraph—where he brought attention to much 'world cinema', including contemporary Islamic cinema—and writing for children.
Dave McKean is best known for his work on Neil Gaiman's Sandman series of graphic novels and for his CD covers for musicians from Tori Amos to Alice Cooper. He also illustrated Neil Gaiman's books Coraline, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, The Wolves in the Walls, and Crazy Hair. He live on the Island of Oxney in Kent, England.
Dave McKean is best known for his work on Neil Gaiman's Sandman series of graphic novels and for his CD covers for musicians from Tori Amos to Alice Cooper. He also illustrated Neil Gaiman's books Coraline, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, The Wolves in the Walls, and Crazy Hair. He live on the Island of Oxney in Kent, England.
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