Paws and Whiskers

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<p>This special anthology features the very best stories about cats and dogs from the world of children's literature, chosen by bestselling author and Battersea Cats and Dogs Home patron Jacqueline Wilson.</p><p>Includes a brand new story by Jacqueline herself,<i>Leonie's Pet Cat,</i>as well as extracts from treasured classics such as<i>The Hundred and One Dalmatians</i>by Dodie Smith and<i>Gobbolino the Witch's Cat</i>by Ursula Moray Williams, and from modern favourite writers such as Anne Fine and Patrick Ness. The book also features personal new pieces from many authors about their own treasured pets, with contributions from Michael Morpurgo, Philip Pullman, Malorie Blackman and more.</p><p>This is a collection to enjoy and share for many years. For every copy sold, a significant donation will be made to Battersea Cats and Dogs Home.</p>

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<p><b>Jacqueline Wilson</b>wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britains bestselling and most beloved childrens authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.</p><p>As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Childrens Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Childrens Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.</p><p>Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.</p><p>Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at<b>JacquelineWilson.co.uk</b></p>

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