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'What had there been before such a ship in my life? A dugout canoe on a river journey? A launch in Trincomalee harbour? There were always fishing boats on our horizon. But I could never have imagined the grandeur of this castle that was to cross the sea.' In the early 1950s, eleven-year-old Michael boards a huge liner in Colombo bound for England. At mealtime he is seated at the lowly 'cat's table' — as far from the Captain's Table as can be — with a ragtag group of adults and two other boys, Cassius and Ramadhin. As the ship crosses the Indian Ocean the boys tumble from one adventure to another, and at night they spy on a shackled prisoner — his crime and fate a mystery that will haunt them forever...
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
A boy's nostalgic voyage through friendship and mystery
Who is this book for?
The Cat's Table offers a charming glimpse into childhood innocence and adventure set against an enchanting maritime backdrop. The story’s nostalgic tone and vivid characters make it a captivating read for those who love stories about growth, discovery, and fleeting childhood moments that stay with us.
