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| Original Title: | Varjak Paw |
| ISBN: | 0440420768 (ISBN13: 9780440420767) |
| Series: | Varjak Paw #1 |
| Literary Awards: | Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for 6–8 years (2003) |
S.F. Said
Paperback | Pages: 256 pages Rating: 4.13 | 4632 Users | 397 Reviews
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| Title | : | Varjak Paw (Varjak Paw #1) |
| Author | : | S.F. Said |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 256 pages |
| Published | : | May 10th 2005 by Yearling (first published January 2nd 2003) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Animals. Fiction. Cats. Childrens. Adventure. Young Adult |
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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. From the Hardcover edition.Rating Out Of Books Varjak Paw (Varjak Paw #1)
Ratings: 4.13 From 4632 Users | 397 ReviewsDiscuss Out Of Books Varjak Paw (Varjak Paw #1)
This book basically reeled me in at the library when I realized it was talking about ninja cats. Yeah, that's right. And I was not disappointed at all. This book was adorable. Adorable. But also subtly creepy. You don't get any backstory on the mystery, you have no idea what is going on or why - which is pretty common in kids books, but still is a little alarming in this one. The characters are cute, but simple, and of course Varjak takes to the Way quickly because, hey, it's a kids book. And heOnce again a matriarchal society has been transformed into a patriarchal one, largely inhabited by male characters, but still, it's about cats, so I had to love it. Plus I really love that cover with the golden eyes. And yes, I did google to see if the breed really existed.***Casting about for the next read-aloud after the Penderwicks, we struck on this. Glad I finished it last month. Also, very glad that the McKean illustrations aren't as disturbing as the ones he does for Gaimain's books.***
I can't begin to explain how awesome this book is. Review to come
My new favourite book.
This kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Varjak Paw belongs to a family of Mesopotamian Blue pedigree cats who are owned by the Contessa. However, she has rarely been seen recently and when a mysterious gentleman turns up with two uncanny black cats of his own, the Contessa disappears. Being only concerned with comfort, safety and good food, Varjak's family are blissfully ignorant of the dangers Varjak can sense. Plus, Varjak, with his yellow eyes - something no true blue would ever be
My boyfriend suggested I read this while I was ill this week (I was reading Station Eleven, which is not a comforting book when you've got the flu!!) and it was a brilliant idea. A really lovely story with beautiful illustrations, which genuinely touched me.
first, let's focus on the artwork, because i saw this cover somewhere and i knew that i needed to read this book, no matter what its contents. i really do love dave mckean. he has been responsible for some of my favorite jonathan carroll covers, and the man just really knows how to draw cats.he manages to get cat mannerisms down perfectly with such an economy of line - i love it. the only person whose cats even come close, and with a totally different tone is jeffrey brown:he gets all the cute
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