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Description
"A Cat Story" is a graphic novel set on the island of Malta that follows two stray cats named Cilla and Betto as they search for a forever home. The cats struggle to survive in the city, facing wet docks, scarce food, busy streets, and unreliable humans. Their journey leads them to seek out a quiet garden from old kitten tales, where they hope to find a place where all cats are welcome.
Quick Summary
Set on the sunny island of Malta, this graphic novel follows a colony of stray cats who navigate the wet docks, outsmart fishermen, and chase after fish scraps in a world where every meal is a daring mission. The colorful panels bring these clever felines to life as they form friendships, face dangers, and prove that even the smallest street cats have big hearts and bigger adventures. If your kid loves animal adventures like the Warriors series or graphic novels like Dog Man Unleashed, they will immediately fall for these scrappy dock cats. Perfect for kids ages 7-10 or grades 2-5, this quick read offers all the adventure and heart kids want in a format they cannot put down.