The Quayside Cat by Toby Forward (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Quayside Cat by Toby Forward, Ruth Brown Down by the harbour the quayside cat, Jim, comes to talk with Old Tregarn about his days long ago at sea. Inspired by Old Tregarns tales, Jim longs for his own sea adventure. Before long the two cats have jumped aboard a ship, and so begins Jims daring adventure at sea . . . FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Down by the harbour the quayside cat, Jim, comes to talk with Old Tregarn about his days long ago at sea. Inspired by Old Tregarns tales, Jim longs for his own sea adventure. Before long the two cats have jumped aboard a ship, and so begins Jims daring adventure at sea . . . Notes Forwards poetic sea-faring tale is complemented perfectly by Ruth Browns atmospheric illustrations. Author Biography Toby Forward (Author) Date- 2003-03-03Toby Forward lives in Beverley in North Yorkshire, and is a parish priest in Hull, although he still manages to devote time to writing. He is married to a teacher, and they have two daughters.Toby Forward originally trained as a teacher of English and R.E. and now combines his writing with working as a parish priest. Some of his stories have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 under the pseudonym Rahila Khan and Virago published a collection of these stories, which they withdrew from publication once the true identity of the author was revealed! He has had a teenage novel, Dead Young, published by Simon and Schuster. This is his first book for Transworld.Author lives- West YorkshireRuth Brown (Illustrator) Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britains best loved childrens books, that have been shortlisted for many awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. She has created a great many picture books for Andersen Press and is highly respected as an author and illustrator. She was born in Devon and now lives in London and Kent. Review "Delightful" -- Clare Poole * Booksellers Choice, The Bookseller *"It proved, once again, how responsive young children are to beauty." * Bookbag *"Stunningly illustrated, you will be captivated and mesmerised." * EYE *"Delightfully told. The illustrations are simply superb." * Parents in Touch *"I really loved this book, a good story, spectacular illustrations and bucketfuls of atmosphere." * The School Librarian * Promotional Toby Forwards poetic sea-faring tale is complemented perfectly by Ruth Browns stunning illustrations. Review Text "Delightful" Promotional "Headline" Toby Forwards poetic sea-faring tale is complemented perfectly by Ruth Browns stunning illustrations. Details ISBN1783441046 Author Ruth Brown Pages 32 Publisher Andersen Press Ltd Year 2014 Illustrator Ruth Brown ISBN-10 1783441046 ISBN-13 9781783441044 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-11-06 Imprint Andersen Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1955 Media Book DEWEY 823.92 Illustrations chiefly illustrations (colour) Language English UK Release Date 2014-11-06 AU Release Date 2014-11-06 NZ Release Date 2014-11-06 Audience Age 0-5 Audience Preschool (0-5) We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:87938101;

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