Varjak Paw is a hugely popular book to read aloud in Year 3 or Year 4. It tells the story of a small Mesopotamian Blue kitten who learns about the Way - a secret martial art for cats. Now Varjak must use the Way to survive in a city full of dangerous dogs and cats and strange goings on.
There are currently two books in the Varjak Paw series and we know a lot of Varjak Paw fans are eagerly waiting for book 3. This is what author S.F. Said had to say on the subject back in 2013, "There will definitely be a third Varjak Paw book, but I don't think there'll be more. You see, in the first book, he's a kitten. In the second, he's an adult cat. In the third book, I think he'll be an old cat, like the Elder Paw or Jalal. But to write a book about an old character, I need to be old myself, to know what it feels like. I'm getting there, but I'm not quite ready yet! In the meantime, if you enjoyed Varjak Paw, I hope you'll read Phoenix – I think it's the best book I've written so far!"
There sadly isn't a Varjak Paw film, despite the book being optioned by The Jim Henson Company back in 2006.
All the Varjak Paw books in order:
Book 1: Varjak Paw (2003)
Book 2: The Outlaw Varjak Paw (2014)
Book 3: TBC
I liked this book because it is written from the point of view of the cat which makes it even more interesting.
Sophie Y6F...
Varjak Paw is a cat who doesn’t fit in with his family who constantly bully and tease him. When some mysterious men turn up at his home, he is told to...
I'd listened to Varjak Paw when I was in year 4 and I was excited to read this. Lots of adventure and I liked that the old characters were back. It ...