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Gracie, the Lighthouse Cat

Gracie, the Lighthouse Cat

by RuthBrown (Author)

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    Hardcover 2010

    $8.91
Synopsis

One stormy night Grace Darling, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, spots a ship in trouble on the rocks. At the same time the lighthouse cat Gracie spots that a kitten from her new litter has strayed. Grace and Gracie both hurry to the rescue, braving the rain and storm. Grace alerts her father and together they take out the lifeboat; Gracie ventures into the dark night and howling wind looking and listening everywhere for her kitten.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 32
 Edition: UK ed.
 Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 04 Mar 2010
ISBN 10: 1842709712
ISBN 13: 9781842709719
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: Ruth Brown mirrors the true story of Grace Darling, the Victorian heroine, in this parallel tale of Gracie, the lighthouse cat. Can she rescue her kitten from the perilous sea?

Media Reviews
The Times vote it one of the best stories of the season claiming - It's detailed drawings are fabulous. -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
Painterly and vigorous illustrations. The strong and loving cat provides a good way into the larger tale of human courage. -- Julia Eccleshare * The Guardian *
Wonderfully painted images... this is a delightful read for both adults and young children alike. -- Amy Rutter * The Cat Magazine *
Each double page spread atmospherically conveys urgent haste, wind-lashed gales, desperate searches or warming rescue. Great for sharing. -- Carolyn Boyd * The School Librarian *
Clever construction and atmospheric images. -- Ruth Thomson * Nursery World *
Author Bio
Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain's best loved children's 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.