Gracie, the Lighthouse Cat

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

(Ruth Brown) captures the contentment, curiosity, concern, terror and courage of the felines, closely observed and darkly dramatic.

Books for Keeps

A really beautiful book, with something new to look at every time you come back to it.

Parents In Touch

Illustrated with lush, expressive paintings.

The New York Times Book Review

Beautifully illustrated and thrillingly told, this is an adventure that is bound to captivate young imaginations, and also raise questions about the nature of heroism.

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