The Quayside Cat
Down by the harbor the quayside cat, Jim, comes to talk with Old Tregarn about his days long ago at sea. Inspired by Old Tregarn’s tales, Jim longs for his own sea adventure. Before long the two cats have jumped aboard a ship, and so begins Jim’s daring adventure at sea . . .
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Author: Toby Forward
Toby Forward lives in North Yorkshire, England. He is married to a teacher, and they have two daughters.
Illustrator: Ruth Brown
Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain's best-loved children's books. Her prizes include the Earthworm Award, English Association Award, the Prix Sorciére, and three Kate Greenaway Medal shortlistings. She is married to artist Ken Brown, and they have two grown sons and two grandchildren.
Reviews
Booklist
“Forward writes smoothly, combining natural-sounding dialogue with evocative sensory details of life aboard a wooden sailing ship…. A good change of pace from the usual picture-book fare.” —Booklist Online
Kirkus Reviews
“Gorgeous illustrations combine with the poetic language of the narrative to create a winsome journey.” —Kirkus Reviews