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In a town where cats are tormented, eleven-year-old Billy finds Conga, injured and unappealing, and hides her in his bedroom to recover and begins a crusade to stop the cat killers and find a safe haven for strays.
Quick Summary
Dustbin Cat centers on eleven-year-old Billy, who stumbles upon an injured, unwanted cat in a town where mistreating cats is disturbingly common. He secretly nurses the cat back to health while mounting a one-kid crusade to protect strays and expose the people hurting them. This one's a great match for animal lovers, kids who enjoy standing up for underdogs, and readers who like stories where a young person makes a real difference despite the odds. Parents should know there's some tense, slightly scary moments the threat to the cats feels real but it's ultimately a hopeful, empowering tale about compassion and courage. If you've got a reader who devoured Because of Winn-Dixie or similar animal friendship stories, they'll likely connect with this one too.