«An evocative myth that explores a nation's descent into the depths of murderous fanaticism. A heartwarming story...» — Elaine Williams, Times Educational Supplement

«The dynamics of racism and the moral duty of resistance against it have rarely been rendered in such an engaging way. The Last Black Cat is reminiscent of an Albert Camus allegory for a younger audience.» — Boyd Tonkin, Literary Editor, The Independent

«Trivizas' light, beautiful, and entertaining book is a parable. It is intrigue, love story, friendship, and betrayal. Wonderful and wretched characters. Because above all, the Greek Eugenios Trivizas is a poet.» — livelib.ru

«Intolerance, scapegoating, and the greed of corporate interests are wonderfully satirized.» — Gary Mc Keone, Literary Editor, Arts Council England

«Amazing novel.» — G. Zouboulakis, To Vima

«A story of heroic resistance against superstitions, prejudices, and racial discrimination. The author steals the hearts of young readers with his heroes and language.» — Mutfak Banyo Seramik

«The novel reveals a world of machinations, lack of democracy, and all kinds of racism.» — Yannis S. Papadatos, Diavazo

«Eugenios Trivizas declares war on superstitions, prejudices, and racial discrimination...» — Haftalik Dergisi

«Black, like its four-legged protagonists, a requiem for the total madness of racism and intolerance.» — To Pontiki

«Complete enjoyment! I didn't expect such depth from a story about cats.» — novostiliteratury.ru

«A highly captivating adventure of fantasy and mystery.» — Bookseller

«Trivizas is experienced and clever enough not to fall into the trap of didacticism. The Last Black Cat is read with suspense until its last page.» — Radikal Kitap

«It could be compared to "Animal Farm." Both bring to light painful truths of the times.» — Antonis Xagas, mic

«This highly subversive novel for children (and not only) by Eugenios Trivizas enters the schools of Israel.» — G. Baskozos, To Vima

«Good book, wonderful. Reading it, you feel like bright, green cat eyes are watching you. Such stories remain unforgettable.»

Academic and Scientific Career

Eugenios Trivizas is a lawyer and academic. He holds a degree in Law and Political & Economic Sciences from the University of Athens. He has a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from University College London and a Ph.D. in Law from the London School of Economics. He served as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of London.

He teaches Criminology and Comparative Criminal Law at the University of Reading, where he was the Director of the Department of Criminology Studies. He has also taught at Bramshill Police College, Central London Polytechnic, LSE, and Panteion University (as a visiting professor from 1993 to 1998). His scientific articles have been published in reputable journals such as Lancet, the British Journal of Criminology, and Annales internationales de Criminologie.

Literary Work
He has been involved in literature from a young age and has written over 100 children's books, one book for adults (The Fireman in Love), more than 20 plays, as well as librettos for operas.

He has been honored with distinctions from the Union of Greek Writers, the Circle of the Greek Children's Book, and the Women's Literary Society. Internationally, he has received awards such as:

• Parents Choice Amazing Accomplishment Award

• Sheffield Children’s Book Award Commendation

• Judson, Massachusetts Children’s Choice Award

• Arizona Library Association Young Readers Award

His work The Dream of the Scarecrow was presented in 1992 at the British Museum Theatre as part of the European Arts Festival. In the same year, his play A Thousand and One Cats won the First Prize in the global competition of the Polish Centre of Art for Youth. His book The Three Little Wolves reached the 2nd position in the American children's best sellers (Picture Books, 1993).

International Recognition
His books have been translated into many languages, have been included in school readers in Greece and the USA, and have been broadcast by the BBC. The library of the University of Minnesota (E.M. Andersen Library) created a special research collection with his work, which was presented in 2000 in an exhibition on "The Stereotypes of Good and Evil in Children's Literature," with an intervention by the distinguished theorist Jack Zipes.