The Hallowe'en Cat

Mike Pilkington, wounded by his teacher's lacerating tongue, harbours murderous fantasies about her. But he is horrified when the local fortune teller suggests that he has inadvertently set in motion a curse against his enemy. Miss Gratwick falls ill after an accident, and as she deteriorates, Mike is pursued by an eerie cat which plagues his attempts to mend matters. This enthralling tale touches lightly but deeply on the nature of coincidence. the mixed blessings of friendship, and the ambiguous bonds between teachers and children. At its heart is a salutary vision of the slow, suppurative power of thoughtless words. A book providing readers of all ages with plenty to talk about, think about, and enjoy.