Ginger and the Mystery Visitor

by
Charlotte Voake
Illustrator: Charlotte Voake

The little girl who looks after Ginger the kitten has a kind heart, and when a mystery cat becomes a regular visitor at dinner time she worries how to find out if he belongs to anyone.

Being a resourceful young lady, she soon comes up with a plan and discovers that 'Tiddles' is cheekier than she had imagined.

The simplest of text and illustrations are used to superb effect in this third title in the 'Ginger' series and the expression on Ginger's face as the mystery cat finishes off his dinner is priceless.

Publisher: Walker Books

Charlotte Voake

Born and raised in Wales, Charlotte says that book illustration is "the only thing I ever wanted to do." Skipping formal training in art, she studied art history at London University and worked at an art gallery before embarking on a freelance career in illustration. "I don't know that I'm a funny person," says author-illustrator Charlotte, "but it seems when I begin to draw that the characters change, and they take on this amusing and amused look." Indeed, her illustrations are widely loved for this very quality of gentle wit, not to mention their quiet observation, airy exuberance and utter charm.

Charlotte Voake