Beth, a bored 11-year-old, finds life in her English village dull but when she learns that her cat Gravel is a ‘switchling’, a creature that becomes human during the full moon, everything changes. Beth and Gravel are drawn into an adventure that uncovers an ancient village rivalry. On the one hand are the ‘Frends’ who protect switchlings and on the other, the ‘Servants of the Anointed’, established long ago by King Henry VIII to destroy them. Along the way Beth and Gravel discover treasures hidden underground, a secret society that protects moonlight, and unexpected friendships. During their struggles, Beth and Gravel learn from each other about the human and animal worlds. She finds out how to sense the world as cats do and Gravel wrestles with the puzzling aspects of human life like zips, maps, elevators and chocolate. Together, they find that the peaceful village of Ferrehaven holds magical secrets, both frightening and exciting, which they must face if Gravel is to be saved from his enemies. ‘Switchling’ is suitable for readers of any age from around nine years, including adults. While entertaining the reader through an exciting and original story, rich in imaginative detail, it explores themes that resonate across generations, including loneliness, finding friendship and understanding the world from different perspectives.