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Ka, the time-travelling cat, has disappeared, leaving just one clue – a word
on Topher’s computer screen:.
R*iche mou*nt
When Topher discovers that ‘Richemount’ meant ‘Richmond’ in Tudor times, he
fears that Ka is in terrible danger.
Cats were tortured in Tudor England, so Topher must try to find her before it
is too late. In doing so, he meets Queen Elizabeth and Doctor Dee, the court
magician and astronomer, who thinks Ka can help him find the elusive
philosopher’s stone.
An exciting and transporting fantasy, exploring both contemporary and ancient
issues.
Topher and his cat Ka are off on another exciting time travel adventure in
this acclaimed series.
Julia Jarman has written over 80 books for children. She lives near Bedford
with her husband and has three grown-up children. She has been a schoolteacher
and journalist but she now devotes a lot of time to school and library visits
to talk to children about writing.”