Varjak Paw by SF Said

Varjak is a Mesopotamian blue cat. His family includes... Elder Paw, Jo, Jethro, Jerome, mum, dad Julius and cousin Jasmine. He's always wanted to leave the protection of his house cat life but his parents won't let him.

One day, a mysterious gentleman enter their owners room and carries away what looks like a dead body! One gentleman stays behind with 2 sleek black cats by his shoes. This was Varjak's chance to leave the house. The black cats see and give chase but Elder Paw holds them off! Sadly Elder Paw dies in the battle. Elder Paw gives him a mission to save the family with a dog.

Once Varjak is out in the open he takes shelter in a small shack by the park. Then he sees one slender figure and one fat figure; Holly and Tam. They soon become good friends.
Varjak also makes some enemies. He makes enemies with Sally Bones, the toughest cat in the city. Varjak fights her in a amazing battle near the end of the book. Once he beats her he befriends a dog called Cludge and persuades him to save the family from the evil gentleman but there is a secret that makes him more evil than ever... Will Cludge and Varjak be able to save the family in time?

Dave Mckean drew some fantastic pictures of the cats and I really liked how SF Said included just the right amount of detail. I'm giving this book 8 out of 10!!!!

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