Join Marie Elaine on a thrilling rooftop journey that takes her to a most unusual party!

One night Marie Elaine finds her cat Malcolm dressed to go to a party. On condition she keep his secret, Malcolm agrees to let her come with him, and they set off through the streets - a dangerous journey, for Marie Elaine is now as small as her cat! At the party there are cats and more cats, and they are all very excited ... the Queen of the Cats is on her way! It is a night that Marie Elaine will never forget - and she won't forget to keep the secret either!

About the Author
John Burningham is widely regarded as one of the world's finest picture book artists. With over 35 books to his name, he has twice been awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal, for Borka: The Adventures of a Goose with No Feathers and Mr Gumpy's Outing. Among his other celebrated books is Granpa, for which he was awarded the Kurt Maschler Award, and which was later made into a successful feature film. He lives in London.

Reviews
"* "It is the easiest thing in the world to be drawn into this dreamy adventure and to return exhilarated and exhausted from a trip to a party and a meeting with the Queen of the Cats." Guardian * "This is a warm read with oodles of easy charm." Junior"


Awards
Winner of Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book, Picture Book 2010 (United States) and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Gold Award 2009 (United States).



Book Information
ISBN 9781406326116
Author John Burningham
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 285g
Dimensions(mm) 290mm * 250mm * 5mm