Varjak Paw, SF Said
Varjak Paw, SF Said
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Varjak Paw

Author: SF Said

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 4 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/16/2025


Synopsis

“Dazzling.”—The New York Times Mesopotamian Blue cat Varjak Paw has never been Outside before; he and his family have always lived in the isolated house at the top of the hill. But Varjak is forced out into the city when the sinister Gentleman and his two menacing cats take over his home. With help from his mystical ancestor, Jalal, Varjak manages to overcome challenges such as self-survival and a threat from the gangland cats, and he ultimately discovers the terrifying secrets behind the Vanishings. But can he save his own family from their fate? “In the tradition of animal stories like Watership Down, SF Said’s dark allegorical tale introduces a pampered indoor cat who ventures “Outside” for the first time … As Said evokes the dangerous life of a cat fending for itself, he also weaves in elements of humor and legendary bravery, proving that growth stems from adversity.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred

Reviews

Goodreads review by karen on September 24, 2018

first, let's focus on the artwork, because i saw this cover somewhere and i knew that i needed to read this book, no matter what its contents. i really do love dave mckean. he has been responsible for some of my favorite jonathan carroll covers, and the man just really knows how to draw cats. he mana......more

Goodreads review by Ben on April 11, 2017

Can't believe this brilliant book has escaped me for so long. Beautifully written and illustrated. Possibly too challenging for my Y3 class but keen to share widely with all children across KS2.......more

Goodreads review by Kagama-the Literaturevixen on April 15, 2014

Book no 1 of the 16 cat books [URL not allowed] Varjak Paw is the only one in his family of noble Mesopotamian Blue cats whose eyes arent green and he is constantly teased and ridiculed for this reason.His older brother even claims this is the reason their owner-the Contessa has......more

Goodreads review by Althea on March 02, 2013

I saw this book in the store, and the cat on the front cover was so adorable that I had to buy it for my sister. Of course, then I had to read it before giving it to her! This is definitely a kids' book - not even YA, but for younger children. However - it's also an excellent book. McKean's illustrati......more

Goodreads review by A on October 22, 2016

Almost a life manual for us all. The idea that no one is too special to help others and that comfort zones hold us back seem to have special relevance to the UK's current treatment of refugees. Clever writing and brilliant characters - it's easy sometimes to forget it's about cats!......more