An enthralling and enchanting collection of short stories from the bestselling author of Chocolat and The Strawberry Thief... Perfect for fans of Kate Atkinson

Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the cat who shows them some tricks and games.

After winding a large ball of string, a young boy has fun finding ways of using it.

Dave has the usual adolescent problems, mitigated by the consoling company of his cat. Recounted with humor and a realistic teenage voice, this Newbery Award wi