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How @magicalmistermishkins likes to start his day. How @magicalmistermishkins likes to start his day. Happy Sunday, all!
We couldn't leave out the star of our Christmas sp We couldn't leave out the star of our Christmas special in our look at the special Mister Mishkins cats who call the realm of the Apothecary home. 

When Santa runs into trouble of Christmas Eve, it is The Queen of Sheba who comes to the rescue, taking both her and Mister Mishkins himself off on an adventure with Father Christmas. 

WATCH Mister Mishkins Saves Christmas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_shzJwec_LE and be sure to save it for Christmas Eve!

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Oh, Rickles! Someone is loving the cosy front room Oh, Rickles! Someone is loving the cosy front room and cuddles from his favourite human 😻 Such a cosy, contended cat 🐈
The Magic of Mister Mishkins is enchanting young r The Magic of Mister Mishkins is enchanting young readers the world over, and I thought it was time to introduce you to the cats from book two who live within the realm of the Apothecary. 

But wait - what's this? A dog? In a cat book? Yes, meet Nero the Hero, who finds himself befriending Mister Mishkins on Mosaic Street. Even better, Nero the Hero will have his own spin off series, with book one due out next March! 

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Take me back to the sea, take me back to the place Take me back to the sea, take me back to the place that I love the best... 

Some days, the sound of the waves just calls to me. I miss the sea. I spent three years at university on the North Yorkshire coast, and this is a place I will always call home. And aren't the blues and the waves just so wonderful in this picture? Captured last October, in Scarborough's wonderful North Bay, at the end of our university reunion.
The Magic of Mister Mishkins is enchanting young r The Magic of Mister Mishkins is enchanting young readers the world over, and I thought it was time to introduce you to the cats from book two who live within the realm of the Apothecary. 

The final cat we meet in The Magic of Mister Mishkins is cat number seventeen, Susie. With her brave head for heights, she takes not one but two people off on an adventure - and makes someone's dreams come true. 

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What a treat to enjoy this new fizz from the @tusc What a treat to enjoy this new fizz from the @tuscanfarmshop - needed after driving for over almost two hours after two days. 

Now safely home, with the world shut out, the cats all milling around, the woodburner going, and a calm settling in our world.

I love the Tuscan Farmshop wines, and this fizz is a perfect addition to the festive table. Brava!
All set up @sudburyartscentre with @magicalmisterm All set up @sudburyartscentre with @magicalmistermishkins and @moongazertales

I am right in front of the cafe, the perfect spot to browse the beautiful books and then get a cuppa and a tasty cake.

The sun has just come out - I look forward to seeing you!
The Magic of Mister Mishkins is enchanting young r The Magic of Mister Mishkins is enchanting young readers the world over, and I thought it was time to introduce you to the cats from book two who live within the realm of the Apothecary. 

The cry of 'I'm bored!' is one many are familiar with - which is why you need a Cally Cat in your life! Cally proves that there is always fun to be had, regardless of how boring you think the world is.

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