Old Cat and the Kitten

"Old Cat and the Kitten" by Mary E. Little is a middle grades novel about a boy named Joel who faces a difficult decision when his family decides to move and he cannot take his adopted tomcat with him. Abandoning the cat is unthinkable to Joel, and finding him a new home seems impossible. The story deals with themes of loyalty and the challenges of pet ownership during family transitions. The plot contains mild profanity.