Something bad has happened to Prince Alexander, the only heir to the mighty Petrossian Empire. Something worse than kidnapping. Something worse than murder. Somehow, the Prince has been miraculously transformed into a fluffy-wuffy kitten. Why has this terrible catastrophe happened? Who are the boy and girl brewing secret potions down in the palace kitchens? And how are they possibly going to avoid getting their heads chopped off?

Another magical tale from this brilliant fantasy storyteller. When the prince is transformed into a kitten, could it be that alchemy is at the root of this catastrophe?

About the Author
Sam Gayton lives in South London. In 2009 he completed the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa University and not long after published his first book, The Snow Merchant. He loves American novels, Italian food and the English countryside. When he's not writing, he likes playing old board games, strumming his guitar and joining as many rock bands as possible (currently at seven).

Reviews
"An outstanding story packed with magic and mayhem" -- Abi Elphinstone
"Full of astonishing imagination and curious and unexpected adventures, His Royal Whiskers is a royal romp of a story that will delight all those who love magic, mystery, mayhem - and cats!" -- Julia Eccleshare * Lovereading4Kids, Pick of the Month January 2017 *
"A heartwarming story reasserting the importance of friendship, self-belief and hope" * INIS *
"Alchemy, adventure and destiny: Gayton is a fantastically inventive storyteller" -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
"This story pops and fizzes with magic and mayhem" * Carousel *


Awards
Nominated for CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781783443826
Author Sam Gayton
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 268g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 20mm