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From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes a pacy rhyming adventure, perfect for any child who loves trains.

When a naughty little mouse steals cheese from the station master, a battle between cat and mouse follows! But they put their differences aside when a big, red steam train comes tearing down the track straight towards them! Exquisitely illustrated, this cat and mouse chase is a truly memorable ride that will be good for many repeated trips.

''This is a book that children will really enjoy... It''s a book that will give children''s sense of adventure a boost up the bottom.'' - Rhino Reads



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A rollicking, rolling adventure of suspicion and friendship. Full of colour and vitality. A book to be shared again and again. * The Scotsman *
An adventure of a story, full of action and excitement * Rhino reads *
A jolly rhyming adeventure of a cheese-stealing mouse pursued by the station master and a big red steam engine * Western Morning News *
Praise for Cats Ahoy by Peter Bently: It was the sort of book that you can read over and over and never get bored. -- The Guardian

The Cat and the Mouse and the Runaway Train

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A Paperback / softback by Peter Bently, Steve Cox

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    Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
    Publication Date: 07/08/2014
    ISBN13: 9781444910216, 978-1444910216
    ISBN10: 1444910213

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes a pacy rhyming adventure, perfect for any child who loves trains.

    When a naughty little mouse steals cheese from the station master, a battle between cat and mouse follows! But they put their differences aside when a big, red steam train comes tearing down the track straight towards them! Exquisitely illustrated, this cat and mouse chase is a truly memorable ride that will be good for many repeated trips.

    ''This is a book that children will really enjoy... It''s a book that will give children''s sense of adventure a boost up the bottom.'' - Rhino Reads



    Trade Review
    A rollicking, rolling adventure of suspicion and friendship. Full of colour and vitality. A book to be shared again and again. * The Scotsman *
    An adventure of a story, full of action and excitement * Rhino reads *
    A jolly rhyming adeventure of a cheese-stealing mouse pursued by the station master and a big red steam engine * Western Morning News *
    Praise for Cats Ahoy by Peter Bently: It was the sort of book that you can read over and over and never get bored. -- The Guardian

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