How many Varjak Paw books are there?

How many Varjak Paw books are there?

two books
There are currently two books in the Varjak Paw series and we know a lot of Varjak Paw fans are eagerly waiting for book 3.

Is Varjak Paw a series?

With stunning illustrations from acclaimed graphic artist Dave McKean, this much-loved story won the Smarties Prize Gold Award and has become a modern classic. Follow Varjak’s further adventures in The Outlaw Varjak Paw. There are 2 books in this series. There are 2 books in this series.

Is there a film of Varjak Paw?

The answer is that there is no official Varjak Paw film… yet. All the animations, trailers and so on that you see on youtube are unofficial fan works.

Where is Varjak Paw from?

Mesopotamian
Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue cat from a large family that live comfortably inside the Contessa’s large, grand house.

What breed of cat is Varjak Paw?

Mesopotamian Blues
Varjak Paw and his family are pure-bred Mesopotamian Blues, which is a breed invented by the book’s author, S F Said. The closest cat to fit the description is a breed called a Chartreux.

What color is Varjak Paw?

Mesopotamian blue
Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian blue with a secret fighting skill. It is called ‘The way of Jalal’ (The blues ancestor).

What is S.F. Said real name?

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.

Are Mesopotamian blues real?

Mesopotamian blue actually is a made-up breed. There are Persian blues for example, so I sort of based it a bit on that. But, Mesopotamia is a real thing. It’s the historical name of the land between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers, in what is now Iraq.

Where does Varjak Paw live?

the Contessa’s house
This book is about a cat named Varjak Paw who lives as a Mesopotamian Blue with the rest of his huge family in the Contessa’s house on the top of the hill. Varjak is and always has been the outcast of his family, due to his amber eyes, which stand out from the family’s green eyes.

What type of cat is Varjak Paw?

How would you describe Varjak Paw?

Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue kitten. He lives high up in an old house on a hill. He’s never left home, but then his grandfather tells him about the Way – a secret martial art for cats.

When was S.F. Said born?

1967 (age 55 years)S. F. Said / Date of birth
Said. S. F. Said (born 1967) is a British children’s writer. His first novel was Varjak Paw (2003), illustrated by Dave McKean and published by David Fickling Books in January 2003; four months later in the U.S., Varjak Paw won the 2003 Nestlé Smarties Book Prize.

Where was S.F. Said born?

Beirut, LebanonS. F. Said / Place of birth
SF Said is an award-winning author. He was born in Lebanon in 1967, but has lived in London since he was 2 years old. He wrote his first novel, Varjak Paw in 2003, while working as a speechwriter for the Crown Prince of Jordan, and then as an arts journalist and film programmer.

Why are Russian Blue cats so soft?

Although they are shorthaired, Russian Blues have a very dense double-layered coat. Their undercoat is soft and downy, while the outer layer is even-colored with silver tips. This accounts for the breed’s alluring shimmer.

What Colour eyes does Varjak Paw have?

Varjak is shown to be thought of as a disgrace to the Family name because he has amber eyes – “the colour of danger”.

What does SF stand for in S.F. Said?

Photograph: Christine Boyd. SF Said. Wed 15 Oct 2014 03.23 EDT. Whenever I visit schools, there’s one question I’m always asked: “What’s your real name?” I explain that SF Said is my real name. The initials stand for Arabic Muslim names, because my family is originally from the Middle East.

What breed is a grey cat with yellow eyes?

The Chartreux has very striking yellow eyes, with colours ranging from very dark yellow to copper. Their blue-grey fur is short and very thick – a thicker undercoat helps to give the coat a ‘woolly’ appearance.

How do you tell if a cat is a true Russian Blue?

To identify a Russian blue, look out for a cat that appears long and slender. Check to see whether the cat is around 10 inches tall to its shoulder, which is the average height for Russian blues. If you are looking at a Russian blue, you will also notice its thick, plush coat, and its distinctive green eyes.