Paperback edition of one of the most critically acclaimed new childrens novels of 2003. An amazing story about a boy who can speak Cat, and his extraordinary adventures on a circus ship where his best friends are six, proud lions. A magical and exciting story with kidnapped parents, mysterious gangs and chases through night-time Paris. Will have a massive PR campaign with interviews, features and reviews throughout all newspapers, magazines, radio and TV. A rival for Rowlings crown }Evening Standard{