The Mousehole Cat

The Mousehole Cat (1990) is a children's book written by Antonia Barber and illustrated by Nicola Bayley. Based on the legend of Cornish fisherman Tom Bawcock and the stargazy pie, it tells the tale of his cat, 'Mouser' (or 'Mowzer'), whom accompanies him on a fishing expedition in particularly rough and stormy seas. The book has won several awards, including the British Book Award for Illustrated Children's Book of the Year for 1990. In 1994, the book was adapted into an animated film and live puppet show; The Mousehole Cat is being adapted as a stage musical.