Bloomsbury Children’s Books ISBN 9781408870846 £6.99
This is a simply beautiful tale of hope, courage and success of those who may not have had an easy start in life. As teachers we spend a lot of time encouraging our learners to be the best that they can be, irrespective of their background or previous experiences. The main character of this heart warming tale, Malkin, is a young cat who was put into a river to be drowned. But, blessed by the moon, this cat turns out to be a real star. The story centres round the conflict between other cats and Malkin. Through a message of peace and fairness he has to try and bring calm to the group. The core message of tolerance means that the story is particularly useful in the classroom. Animal lovers will adore the characters that we meet and there are twists and turns that will have all readers hooked. A story that is sure to become a classic.
Matthew Wilson, key stage 2 teacher, St Paul’s CIW Primary, Cardiff
