Since old fisherman Tom has no immediate family, he and his cat Mowzer choose themselves to venture into the treacherous sea to catch fish, which they are able to do after Mowzer calms the Storm-Cat by singing and purring.

But when the Great Storm-Cat that lurks outside the little harbor lays siege, food grows scarce. In an engaging story inspired by a Cornish legend, cats think of themselves as masters in their homes in the seaside village of Mousehole. One of the best children's books I have read for years. Short-listed for Nestle Smarties Book Prize 1990 (UK) Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal (CILIP) 1990 (UK) Short-listed for Children's Book Award 1991 (UK) Winner of Galaxy British Book Awards: The Illustrated Children's Book of the Year 1990 (UK) Winner of British Book Design and Production Awards 1991 (UK)

Gently yet powerfully told, this incredibly moving story of bravery, sacrifice and companionship inspired by Cornish legend is sure to connect with readers of all ages, new and old alike. It is then that Mowzer and Tom set out to brave the fury of the waves together, and discover that it might just need a cat's perspective to understand - and tame - the ferocious ways of the Great Storm-Cat sea. Soon, with Christmas coming, there is no food left in Mousehole.

Their life is a happy one - until one terrible winter, the Great Storm-Cat comes clawing and snarling and leaping at the harbour walls, so that no boat can go out to sea to fish. erman Tom - Tom who rocks the rocking chair just right, and catches fresh fish for dinner every night. This is the stunningly illustrated story of the seaside village of Mousehole Cornwall, where Mowzer the cat lives happily with old fish. A picture book favourite, this is the dramatic and moving Cornish tale of a cat and a fisherman who brave the stormy seas to save their village.

The mousehole cat by antonia barber