Creators
Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain's best loved children's books, that have been shortlisted for many awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. She has created a great many picture books for Andersen Press and is highly respected as an author and illustrator. She was born in Devon and now lives in London and Kent.
Reviews
The Times vote it one of the best stories of the season claiming – It’s detailed drawings are fabulous.
The Times
Painterly and vigorous illustrations. The strong and loving cat provides a good way into the larger tale of human courage.
The Guardian
Illustrated with lush, expressive paintings.
New York Times Book Review
Wonderfully painted images… this is a delightful read for both adults and young children alike.
The Cat Magazine
Each double page spread atmospherically conveys urgent haste, wind-lashed gales, desperate searches or warming rescue. Great for sharing.
The School Librarian
Clever construction and atmospheric images.
Nursery World
(Ruth Brown) captures the contentment, curiosity, concern, terror and courage of the felines, closely observed and darkly dramatic.
Books for Keeps
A really beautiful book, with something new to look at every time you come back to it.
Parents In Touch
Gracie the Lighthouse Cat is illustrated with lush, expressive paintings.
New York Times Book Review
The book’s finely drawn watercolour illustrations work harder than the story’s simple words to fully communicate the fear, confusion, and, ultimately, relief.
ForeWord Magazine
This tale of feline excitement takes place with the true-life story of Grace Darling’s famous 1838 rescue as its backdrop . . . No one does cats quite like [Ruth Brown].
Kirkus Magazine
Beautifully illustrated and thrillingly told, this is an adventure that is bound to captivate young imaginations, and also raise questions about the nature of heroism.
Teach Primary
The book’s finely drawn watercolor illustrations work well in concert with the story’s simple words to fully communicate fear, confusion, and, ultimately, relief.
Foreword Reviews
