The Cat and the King

by Nick Sharratt

Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)

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Nick Sharratt's fabulously funny debut novel is now available
in paperback. 
The Cat and the King tells the story of a gentle, unworldly
King and his very clever cat, and is illustrated throughout
in two colours with Nick’s irresistible
wit and humour.


The cat and the King must find a new home after their castle burns
down in an Unfortunate Incident with a dragon.


They choose Number 37 Castle Close, and the cat introduces the
King to all sorts of new experiences, from washing-up to shopping.



Then danger looms when the pesky, fire-breathing dragon makes
its return.





Nick Sharratt is the fabulously talented author and illustrator
of bestselling hilarious picture books such as 



Ketchup on Your Cornflakes

Don't Put Your Finger in the Jelly, Nellie

Moo-cow, Kung-fu-cow





this is Nick Sharratt's first chapter book EVER! 

illustrated throughout in two-colour

easy to read text - perfect for children learning to read




 


PRAISE FOR THE CAT AND THE KING:



"A majestic treat", Sunday Times
Children's Book of the Week 2016


"Nick Sharratt's debut novel is an entertaining mix of familiar
experience and fairy-tale fantasy underscored by a thread of
anarchic humour. This is a beautifully-presented storybook, in
which the fabulous illustrations are as integral as the text, and
will appeal to adults as well as independent readers." -
BookTrust


 


PRAISE FOR THE SECOND BOOK, NICE WORK FOR THE CAT
AND THE KING


In this second book about the long-suffering, loyal cat and
the well-meaning but somewhat ineffectual King, there are plenty
of laughs and brilliant illustrative detail (the department store
is particularly lovely) from Nick Sharratt, whose recognisable
illustration is such a favourite with children.


A heavily illustrated short novel for early readers, it's
a perfect book for younger ones that want something a bit longer
than a picture book but still love silly humour and a great, well-written
concept. - BookTrust
  • ISBN13 9781407178790
  • Publish Date 1 September 2016
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Scholastic
  • Imprint Alison Green Books
  • Format eBook (EPUB)
  • Pages 144
  • Language English