The Witness: A Christmas Story - Softcover

Westall, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333637895 ISBN 13: 9780333637890

Publisher: Macmillan Pub Ltd, 1995

Synopsis

A she-cat, heavy with kitten, is kidnapped from her Egyptian home and left to wander in the cold snow of Judea. Eventually she comes across a warm shelter where she is able to give birth to her kittens. There she becomes a witness to the miracle birth of the Christ child.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert Westall is one of the most important children's writers of the last 25 years. Highly regarded by critics and winner of numerous awards, his realistic stories, such as THE MACHINE GUNNERS, have created a very strong following amongst children. Sadly, he passed away in 1993. Well known for her soft naturalistic style, Sophy Williams has been illustrating children's books for over 12 years. She was highly commended for both the Mother Goose and Reader's Digest Young Illustrators competition and is willing to do author events in her local area.

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0333637895
• ISBN 13: 9780333637890
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Williams Sophy