Tom Finger

Tom Finger

by Gillian Mc Clure (Author)

Synopsis

One day a strange cat appears at the door. 'My name is Tom Finger,' he cries. Each day he appears, and each day he leaves a strange and wonderful gift: a silk purse, a lace handkerchief, an embroidered needle case. Queenie is completely entranced by him - her brother though is convinced he is a witch's cat. But Queenie is determined to find out - and one day starts following the cat through the snowy forest, following a trail of red wool...What Queenie finds at the end of the trail is totally unexpected. A book that has exquisite, beautiful illustrations,and a traditional feel that will be cherished for years to come. Praise for Tom Finger: 'McClure's storytelling has a strange magical rhythm to it and her drawings have a wistful delicacy' Books for Keeps 'enchanting' Financial Times 'a magical tale, set in a snowy landscape' Daily Telegraph

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: New
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 02 Sep 2002

ISBN 10: 0747555966
ISBN 13: 9780747555964
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: beautiful illustrations, with snowy scenes perfect for Christmas illustrator is the author of the best-selling 'Selkie' wonderful tale about a little girl's adventures in the snow - modern tale with a traditional feel

Media Reviews
'McClure's storytelling has a strange magical rhythm to it and her drawings... have a wistful delicacy' Books for Keeps; 'enchanting' Financial Times; 'a magical tale, set in a snowy landscape' Daily Telegraph
Author Bio
Gillian McClure is the acclaimed illustrator of 'Selkie' which has been translated into many languages around the world. This is Gillian's first book for Bloomsbury. Gillian lives in Cambridge.