Author:Dick King-Smith
A wonderful animal story from the bestselling Dick King-Smith.
Muriel lives alone with lots and lots and lots of cats. But Muriel's cats are no ordinary cats - they were once people she knew, now reincarnated in feline form! Muriel shares her house with various (deceased) members of her family, and one rather special cat - the late Queen Victoria!
A purrfect tale for cat-lovers.
From the master of animal adventures
—— Independent on SundayAnother enjoyable story from an author who excels in giving animals real character
—— JuniorCharming
—— The Good Book GuideA delightful story
—— Waterstone's Books QuarterlyA purrrfect read for any animal lover or fan of adventure stories about out-of-the-ordinary animals
—— Stuff4KidzWould make a great gift for literary eccentrics of any age
—— The Los Angeles TimesI think Uncle stuck with me because of its combination of excess, gadgetry and eccentricity - all of which are modes of being I have attempted to emulate in my adult life. I blame J.P. Martin
—— Will SelfYou ask any class "Who's heard of Alice in Wonderland" and up goes a forest of hands. Uncle is on the same level and should be more widely read and enjoyed
—— The Junior Bookshelf[This] beautifully illustrated picture book contains a moving message about love, loss and learning to accept change
—— Marie ClaireSelected in Time Out's 100 best children's books
—— Time Out