- Comedy
- Illustrated Chapter Books
- Ages 6–8
The shape of it
The shape of this universe.
Murray and Bun is Adam Stower's funny illustrated early chapter-book franchise about a cat who would prefer a quiet life and a bun-shaped companion who keeps opening a magical cat flap into adventure. The books send Murray into Viking, knight, pirate and ghosthunter scenarios, giving young readers the fun of role-play fantasy and history without heavy worldbuilding. The series is very accessible: short chapters, frequent illustrations, big comic reactions and a strong double-act between reluctant Murray and the more adventure-ready Bun.
A funny early chapter-book series about a cautious cat, a magical cat flap and adventures with Vikings, knights, pirates and ghosts.
Primary themes
Tone palette
- Funny
- Silly
- Adventurous
- Warm
The series
One way in.
Cultural footprint
A shelf of evidence.
Cultural ubiquity
2/ 5A working classic for readers in the know.
Sensitivity
Low, and collection-wide.
Across the collection
All 4 books.
About the creator