A boy, a magic top hat and a talking cat — oh, and escaped video game monsters! A page-turning illustrated chapter book for boys and girls ages 7-10 who love adventure with a twist of magic. When Walter Brown is woken on his 10th birthday by his cat Sixpence he has no idea that his life is about to change forever. A large present wrapped in silver paper reveals an old top hat, a tiny pair of white gloves and a magician's wand - together with a mysterious note from his late Great-grandpa Horace. But Walter gets the biggest surprise when he puts the top hat on and discovers that his cat has special powers and they've been chosen for a secret mission. What better place to start practising magic, they decide, than on Walter's super-cool new neighbours, twins Harry and George Braithwaite? Magical mayhem soon follows, however, when Walter accidentally sets free monsters from their new video game and finds himself locked in battle with a Flaming Fire Fiend that's threatening to destroy his house! Red Ribbon winner, Wishing Shelf Book Awards judged by UK schoolchildren. 'A superbly written, magical adventure. Highly recommended!' ~ Wishing Shelf Book Awards review If you're looking for a fun, fast-paced story for children ages 7-9 or ages 8-10 that combines humour, adventure and magic this is the book for you! Another magical adventure from the author of the international bestseller The Secret Lake . "A superbly written, magical adventure. Highly recommended!" Wishing Shelf Book Review "There are many aspects to this short children's novel which are excellent. Firstly, the style of writing is a perfect balance of 'pace' and 'character development'. In very few words, the author successfully helps the reader to understand Walter (and his cat) and, as a result, the reader starts to care for them and what will happen to them. The author also seems to work particularly well with speech and characters. "With short chapters and a sprinkling of well-drawn illustrations, I would happily recommend this book to any 7 to 10 year-olds."