In an engaging story inspired by a Cornish legend, cats think of
themselves as masters in their homes in the seaside village of
Mousehole. But when the "Great Storm-Cat" that lurks outside the
little harbor lays siege, food grows scarce. Since old fisherman
Tom has no immediate family, he and his cat Mowzer choose
themselves to venture into the treacherous sea to catch fish, which
they are able to do after Mowzer calms the Storm-Cat by singing and
purring. In precise, lovingly detailed paintings, Bayley renders
the charming village, the glistening catch, and - especially - a
sinuous blue-green Storm-Cat, a splendid creature of wind and misty
moonlight. The conclusion, with the whole village eagerly awaiting
Tom and then cooking up a Christmas feast of Cornish dishes such as
star-gazy pie and soused scad, is a perfect conclusion to this
heartwarming, beautifully designed book. (Kirkus Reviews)
A picture book favourite, this is the dramatic and moving Cornish
tale of a cat and a fisherman who brave the stormy seas to save
their village. This is the stunningly illustrated story of the
seaside village of Mousehole Cornwall, where Mowzer the cat lives
happily with old fisherman Tom - Tom who rocks the rocking chair
just right, and catches fresh fish for dinner every night. Their
life is a happy one - until one terrible winter, the Great
Storm-Cat comes clawing and snarling and leaping at the harbour
walls, so that no boat can go out to sea to fish. Soon, with
Christmas coming, there is no food left in Mousehole. It is then
that Mowzer and Tom set out to brave the fury of the waves
together, and discover that it might just need a cat's perspective
to understand - and tame - the ferocious ways of the Great
Storm-Cat sea... Gently yet powerfully told, this incredibly moving
story of bravery, sacrifice and companionship inspired by Cornish
legend is sure to connect with readers of all ages, new and old
alike.
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