I chatted with Gemma at the Just Kids Lit blog about The Truck Cat - here’s a bit of the interview below:
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Deborah Frenkel!
Deborah Frenkel‘s latest picture book ‘The Truck Cat‘ has been receiving rave reviews and was voted Kids Book of the Month by one Melbourne bookshop. Not only does it feature an adorable cat Tinka who was inspired by Deborah’s rescue cat (read more below), but it also touches on important themes such as belonging, home and identity.
Thanks for sharing your gorgeous story, Deborah!
WHO wrote, illustrated and published this book?
The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Danny Snell and published by Hardie Grant / Bright Light.
WHAT is it about?
It’s a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. All explored through the adventures of Tinka the cat, his human, Yacoub, and their B-double tri-axle truck.
What is your favourite part of this book?
The very last spread! This is in essence a story about love and connection, and the final double page spread sums that up so beautifully, with much warmth and detail into the illustrations. And it’s an ending that might be a bit unexpected, too!