The Outlaw Varjak Paw

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Varjak Paw is an absolute classic and with books like Phoenix adding to the Said shelf it is clear that there was a lot of weight and expectation on Tyger. Breathe easy, it delivers. In spades. There is no doubt that this book earns one of those rare spots on the shelf marked "Future Classics". Where do I even begin with this incredible book? An adventure woven with mythology, magic and the power of the human spirit, Tyger by SF Said is a story to be internalised and drawn upon again and again. This book is destined to last – it already has a classic feel. The first book begins in the Contessa’s House, where Varjak Paw lives with his family – Elder Paw, Varjak’s Parents, Aunt Juni, Julius, Cousin Jasmine, Jay, Jethro and Jerome. Who is Julius in Varjak Paw? Meanwhile, Louisa Farrow's wonderful review on Reading Zone described TYGER as "absorbing, uplifting and joyous - my book of the year so far. Buy it, read it, share it!" I loved Laura Ovendon's review for Just Imagine, which said: "For me, this novel deserves to become a children’s classic. It belongs in every school library and will inspire many, many children, teachers and librarians."

If you'd like to know more about my new book TYGER–I've done quite a few interviews about it lately that you might enjoy. Varjak Paw has been widely translated. It has inspired a play, an opera and several unofficial animations.Soon the city erupts in an all-out gang war as the evil Sally Bones attempts to control the lives of all cats. Horrified and outnumbered, Varjak and the others must fight for their freedom or die trying; can Jalal's Way really be the best way? Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue cat from a large family that live comfortably inside the Contessa’s large, grand house. Who is the main character in Varjak Paw? The answer is that there is no official Varjak Paw film… As well as being a genius artist, Dave is a brilliant film director. S. F. Said is a British Muslim children’s author. Born in Lebanon he grew up in London, known as ‘S.F.’ because few of his friends could pronounce his Arabic name.

Incredible news - my new book Tyger has just won the Children's Fiction Book Of The Year at the British Book Awards! Julius Paw is the oldest brother of Varjak, a Mesopotamian Blue. He overtakes the council from Father, and is saved from the Gentleman from Varjak. Happy World Book Day 2023! This year, I made a World Book Day video of me reading aloud from Tyger, and it's been amazing to see people watching it in classrooms, libraries and homes around the world. And I absolutely love seeing all the different ways people celebrate their favourite books, so here are some of the incredible pictures I've seen this year - including the very first ever World Book Day TYGER costumes! Huge and heartfelt thanks to everyone! How did your name get shortened to S.F. Said from Sabah Falah Al Said? Why was it difficult for anyone to remember a name such as Sabah? My family is originally from the Middle East, but I’ve lived my whole life in London.

Varjak is inquisitive and brave, he is different from the rest of his family. Not just in his appearance (He has yellow eyes, while theirs are green) but also in the way he acts. ‘ This is because Varjak is standing on the very edge of the only place he has known all his life. Who is the illustrator of Varjak Paw?