Enchanting

The Book Cat by Polly Faber is a most charming historical tale for ages eight to twelve years, and also for anyone who loves cats.

The book is set in London during World War II. It has its’ roots in fact as T.S. Eliot opened his doors to Morgan, a stray kitty, who then lived in the offices of Faber and Faber.

Starting off in the wider London area before moving to the docks and then to Russell’s Square next to the British Museum, the reader is delighted by the antics of Morgan, a stray cat. Polly Faber has brought him to life with her words as the reader almost ‘believes’ his antics.

The story is amusing too as Morgan trains stray kittens to belong to authors. “If a writer has been at their desk too long, it’s best for them to stretch their legs by way of the fridge or larder.”

The whole book is beautifully Illustrated by Clara Vulliamy.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Book Cat. It was very delightful and enchanted me from the start.

JULIA WILSON