The Improbable Cat
Apr 2009 · Sold by Delacorte Press
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A thrilling, mesmerizing tale of one family’s infatuation with a supernatural cat, from New York Times bestselling children’s author Allan Ahlberg.
“Exquisitely crafted and creepy.”—The Times UK
This kitten was entirely unconnected, had popped up out of nowhere, was nobody’s. Only now, of course, he was ours.
It all begins when David's family takes in a stray kitten. At least, that's what the creature appears to be: innocent and small, everyone in the Burrell family immediately takes a liking to the new household member. Except, of course, David, who is allergic to cats, and his faithful dog, Billy. Almost instantly, they sense something terribly amiss.
When David returns from a school camping trip weeks later, he comes home to find the cat has grown… a lot. The house is dark and neglected, and his parents don’t seem to mind. In fact, it’s as if they are under the cat’s spell, only catering to his needs. The only one unaffected, David concocts a plan to rescue his family—but will it work?
Suspenseful in nature and with black-line drawings by Peter Bailey throughout, The Improbable Cat is a sweeping novel that reads like a fairytale—one that is improbably hard to put down.
“Exquisitely crafted and creepy.”—The Times UK
This kitten was entirely unconnected, had popped up out of nowhere, was nobody’s. Only now, of course, he was ours.
It all begins when David's family takes in a stray kitten. At least, that's what the creature appears to be: innocent and small, everyone in the Burrell family immediately takes a liking to the new household member. Except, of course, David, who is allergic to cats, and his faithful dog, Billy. Almost instantly, they sense something terribly amiss.
When David returns from a school camping trip weeks later, he comes home to find the cat has grown… a lot. The house is dark and neglected, and his parents don’t seem to mind. In fact, it’s as if they are under the cat’s spell, only catering to his needs. The only one unaffected, David concocts a plan to rescue his family—but will it work?
Suspenseful in nature and with black-line drawings by Peter Bailey throughout, The Improbable Cat is a sweeping novel that reads like a fairytale—one that is improbably hard to put down.
A thrilling, mesmerizing tale of one family’s infatuation with a supernatural cat, from New York Times bestselling children’s author Allan Ahlberg.
“Exquisitely crafted and creepy.”—The Times UK
This kitten was entirely unconnected, had popped up out of nowhere, was nobody’s. Only now, of cours...
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About the author
Allan Ahlberg is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 100 children’s books. With his late wife, Janet, he created such beloved picture books as Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Postman, both winners of the Carnegie Medal for Illustration. He also wrote prize-winning poetry and fiction. Allan Ahlberg passed away in August 2025.
Peter Bailey has illustrated books by many of the best-known writers for children, including Philip Pullman and Dick King-Smith. The illustrator lives in England.
Peter Bailey has illustrated books by many of the best-known writers for children, including Philip Pullman and Dick King-Smith. The illustrator lives in England.
Allan Ahlberg is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 100 children’s books. With his late wife, Janet, he created such beloved picture books as Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Postman, both winners of the Carnegie Medal for Illustration. He also wrote prize-winning poetry and fic...
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