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The Tale of Florence and the Black Cat is the fifth book of the series, The Magical Adventures of Florence the Border Collie. Florence, a curious and kind Border Collie, loves exploring the woodland near her home with her human mum, Debra. One day, something unusual happens-a frightened black cat appears, racing through the trees as if it's lost. Florence soon discovers that the cat has fallen through a mysterious doorway and ended up far from home. Determined to help, Florence gathers her woodland friends and calls upon a little magical assistance. In this enchanted forest, anything seems possible-from wise owls and playful rabbits to dragons and unicorns. Together, they embark on a gentle adventure filled with friendship, courage, and teamwork to help the lost cat find its way back. Perfect for young readers, this charming story celebrates kindness, imagination, and the power of helping others. The book also includes a fun cake recipe inspired by the story, giving children a chance to continue the adventure in the kitchen. A delightful tale for children who love animals, magical worlds, and heart-warming adventures.

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9781917875110

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Debra Murphy is a Yorkshire author living in Scotland.Inspired by her roots and life north of the border, she writes heartfelt memoir, food-led stories, and magical children's fiction filled with warmth, humour, and adventure.Her books include The Magical Tearoom on the Hill, Beatrix the Time Travelling Collie, Campervan Capers, a playful tale combining history, travel, and curiosity, and her new children's series, The Magical Adventures of Florence the Border Collie.Drawing inspiration from the countryside, family journeys, and her love of dogs, Debra's stories celebrate kindness, imagination, and the magic found in everyday moments.When she is not writing or baking, Debra enjoys walking and cycling, dreaming of the Lake District, and sharing stories with readers of all ages.Through her work, she hopes to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading in children and adults everywhere around the world. A Fife-based freelance illustrator and origami tutor, self-proclaimed paper lover and cake enthusiast.I'm the creative sitting at The Ricketty Desk. I illustrate at events and conferences, regenerate text-heavy documents, and design infographic material. My work can be found in magazines, advertising, websites, products, novels and children's books. My focus is on bringing ideas to life and making information digestible, accessible, and interesting. People remember the wonder of storybooks when they see my designs and the ease of learning from them.Businesses, organisations and authors come to me when they want to connect with their audiences in a way that's inviting and personable. My designs are traditionally created by hand with ink and paper. These are then photographed and layered into composites using software on my computer.Each sketch is usually created from a minimum of 6 individual drawings. I take inspiration from vintage children's tales, patterns and classic typography, and as a reflection of this, my style is playful and fun. I'm a great fan of sketchy lines and I like to keep that not-so-perfect look (just like real life!) in my work. I regularly teach origami classes in museums, libraries, schools and community spaces to all ages and abilities across Scotland.If you'd like to collaborate on a project or commission an illustration, drop me an email: the_ricketty_desk@hotmail.co.uk

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