December 1, 2018
The family pets see so much more than anyone realizes in this family drama. Narrator Lily may be a cat, but she is fiercely loyal to her humans, especially teenage Charlie, the youngest member of the Potter clan, who picked her himself from the shelter. She knows someone is hurting Charlie but has no idea who would do such a thing. Life has been unpredictable for the Potters ever since mom asked dad to move out, and Lily can only watch as the family unravels. Lily wants to be a hero and help defend her family from the threats that seem to be everywhere?bullies, bad boyfriends, and their own fighting?but she is just a cat, and things aren't that easy. When a new handyman arrives on the scene, it might be the start of even more problems, or it might just end up being the thing that they all needed. Told with empathy and hope, this would be a perfect gift for cat lovers or anyone who enjoys a fresh take on the family drama.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)