The Black Cat Detectives (Cinnamon Grove) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847802265 ISBN 13: 9781847802262

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2012

Synopsis

When Ramzi and Shaima get Auntie Urooj a suitor from the Truly Deeply Muslim online marriage agency, the 'match' becomes a case for the Black Cat detectives in this very funny novel for children. Age 7+

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Review

'Wendy Meddour's previous book won a prize for writing which improves relations between the races, and this book continues that invaluable work, as well as being an excellent read for those who are just beginning their solo reading careers.'

'a highly entertaining, funny story'  'what multicultural writing for children should be'  'warm, satisfying and intelligent'

This book is most welcome, not only for its Muslim characters of whom there are far too few in contemporary children’s books set in Britain, but also for the way it promotes values in which learning and academic achievement are highly prized. Most importantly, it is also an entertaining read.

Entertaining dialogue and plenty of touches of humour make this a good read.

This book is most welcome, not only for its Muslim characters of whom there are far too few in contemporary children’ s books set in Britain, but also for the way it promotes values in which learning and academic achievement are highly prized. Most importantly, it is also an entertaining read.

'Set against a British Muslim background, this is a fast-paced, funny sleuthing adventure, which young readers will find hard to put down. Both accessible and entertaining.'

'a highly entertaining, funny story'  'what multicultural writing for children should be'  'warm, satisfying and intelligent'

'Wendy Meddour's previous book won a prize for writing which improves relations between the races, and this book continues that invaluable work, as well as being an excellent read for those who are just beginning their solo reading careers.'

About the Author

WENDY MEDDOUR is the author and illustrator of A Hen in the Wardrobe and The Black Cat Detectives in the Cinnamon Grove series for Frances Lincoln. The series has been critically acclaimed, and A Hen in the Wardrobe won the John C Laurence Award for writing that improves relations between races. It was also shortlisted for the BranfordBoase Award for an outstanding first novel.
Wendy was brought up in Aberystwyth and spent many years teaching English at Oxford University. She is also the author of the bestselling Wendy Quill books and writes and paints from her home in Wiltshire.

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1847802265
• ISBN 13: 9781847802262
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• Illustrator: Meddour Wendy