Jeffy the Burglar's Cat

A witty, absorbing story for eight-ups from one of our best writers. Jeffy is conscience-striken by the antics of his mistress, Miss Amity and her accomplice, Little Lew. Beautifully-crafted humour, the root of which is often the incongruous (the lovely old lady is really a criminal on the prowl). The stowaway trip to a tropical island is cleverly managed and there are some superb minor characters, including an overwhelmed Bishop. McKee's cover and pictures are a bonus, matching gloriously Miss Moray Williams' ironic, understated fun. One for the class storytime --- and you'll need some for the bookshop. (Gobbolino and The Little Wooden Horse from the same writer are still in Young Puffin).