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Gracie, the Lighthouse Cat
  • Published: 2 August 2012
  • ISBN: 9781849399937
  • Imprint: Andersen Digital
  • Format: App
  • RRP: $23.00

Gracie, the Lighthouse Cat


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Ruth Brown mirrors the true story of Grace Darling, the Victorian heroine, in this parallel tale of Gracie, the lighthouse cat. Can she rescue her kitten from the perilous sea?

One stormy night Grace Darling, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, spots a ship in trouble on the rocks. At the same time the lighthouse cat Gracie spots that a kitten from her new litter has strayed. Grace and Gracie both hurry to the rescue, braving the rain and storm. Grace alerts her father and together they take out the lifeboat; Gracie ventures into the dark night and howling wind looking and listening everywhere for her kitten.

  • Published: 2 August 2012
  • ISBN: 9781849399937
  • Imprint: Andersen Digital
  • Format: App
  • RRP: $23.00

About the author

Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain's best loved children's books, that have been shortlisted for many awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. She has created a great many picture books for Andersen Press and is highly respected as an author and illustrator. She was born in Devon and now lives in London and Kent.

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Praise for 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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