Synopses & Reviews
When three kittens are thrown off the back of a truck, none of the highway cats knows what to make of them. They seem to have an appeal?an energy, even?that Khalia Koo, Jolly Roger, and the rest of the mangy, feral cats don?t understand. But there are bigger issues to figure out when the bulldozers start coming, threatening to demolish their homes as well as several historical landmarks. Can three little kittens be the answer to saving the town?
Review
"[T]his is a treat for any reader and would be a delight to read aloud." -
Booklist, starred review
Synopsis
When three kittens are carelessly thrown off the back of a truck, none of the highway cats know what to make of them. They seem to have some sort of appealaan energy, evenathat Khalia Koo, Jolly Roger and the rest of the mangy, feral cats donat understand. But there are bigger issues to figure out when the bulldozers start coming, threatening to demolish the catsa homes as well as other historical landmarks. Can three little kittens be the answer to save the town?
Illustrated with striking silhouettes, here is a spirited and original environmental story from Newbery Honor winner Janet Taylor Lisle about finding helpaand hopeain the smallest, most unlikely of places.
Synopsis
A heartwarming tale that's great for fans of Warriors
When three kittens are thrown off the back of a truck, none of the highway cats knows what to make of them. They seem to have an appeal--an energy, even--that Khalia Koo, Jolly Roger, and the rest of the mangy, feral cats don't understand. But there are bigger issues to figure out when the bulldozers start coming, threatening to demolish their homes as well as several historical landmarks. Can three little kittens be the answer to saving the town?
About the Author
Janet Taylor Lisle lives in Little Compton, Rhode Island.
David Frankland lives in England.