PAW TRACKS IN THE MOONLIGHT, by Denis O’Connor. Published by Constable (www.constablerobinson.com). £7.99. Softback.

THE adventures and misadventures of one man (the author) and his cat Toby Jug make a touching and funny story set in rural Northumberland that chronicles the ups and downs, and laughter and tears of their relationship which begin when Denis rescues a three-week old kitten from certain death in the depths of winter.
Toby Jug grows into a charismatic cat and together the pair becomes involved in escapades including a bee invasion of their cottage, a case involving disappearing tomatoes and a summer camping trip on horseback in the Cheviot Hills.