Frequently honored by the ALA and recipient of a Newbery Honor distinction, Janet Taylor Lisle's work offers thrills and adventure for all young listeners. Into a colony of feral cats a trio of kittens comes to stay. Living in a small patch of woods near a mall, the colony is frightened by continued human incursion. But can these strange kittens be the key to saving their home? "Recommend this novel to fans of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's 'Cat Pack' series or other animal adventure books."-School Library Journal
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"Another winner of a cat story, although it depressed me a bit to think that there are abandoned or lost cats out there who have to survive in the wild. I wish they could all live at my house! The story revolves around 3 kittens-- already I could relate, as I have 3 of the little guys at home right now-- who, because they miraculously defy the odds and survive the highway, are viewed by the other cats as good luck. It's a charming story with a touch of humor. Highly recommended for cat lovers!"
— Krista (5 out of 5 stars)
"Recommend this novel to fans of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's 'Cat Pack' series or other animal adventure books.”
— School Library Journal" Three tiny kittens are abandoned along a highway, and found by several stray cats. The kittens quickly becomes the favorites of the scraggly bunch of lost cats, but their fate is threatened by a construction project that will destroy the small woods that is their home. With some quick thinking and a little bit of magic, can the cats save themselves and the kittens? "
— Chrissy, 2/17/2014" This book was super sad but incredibley interesting. "
— Maddi, 2/16/2014" The voices of the cats in this book is very good. I thought this would be a good 3rd/4th grade book. However, the mystery of the "kits" and the ending are not satisfying. "
— Leslie, 1/31/2014" One Sentence Review: This book lingers in the mind and while this one sentence review is unworthy of its oddities, I can't quite wrap my head about it enough to put my thoughts into any kind of coherent order. "
— Betsy, 1/25/2014" This story could have so easily become mawkish, but Lisle's highway cats have such a surprising,(but completely appropriate given the setting) cynicism and wry humor that the novel ends up with a refreshingly understated sweetness. It's a slight and predictable book, and many aspects could have been better developed, but the cats are wonderful characters - sly, crude, dignified, and touching. "
— Hannahlily, 1/23/2014" Simply strange . . . perhaps I need to read it again. "
— Nicky, 1/16/2014" done!!!!!! finally the book was so boring i just couldn't wait to get it done and overwith "
— Mia, 1/13/2014" I was a bit iffy on account of how short this book was, but it was actually pretty good and fun to read. I'd recommend it for anybody that loves cats :D "
— Tsukalavire, 12/28/2013" First book I've read by this author. Definitely need to pick up others. "
— Katie, 12/2/2013" What a charming little book. I think it has the same issues we've been wondering about in The Underneath. There was cruelty and brutality and it was horrifying in parts. The redemptive moments so outweighed the horror, though. What a great story about teamwork and love. "
— Bridget, 10/2/2013" Three baby kittens are abandoned in the median of a busy highway. They miraculously make their way to the side of the road where they are taken in by a group of feral cats. Thus begins a tale of love and comraderie as the lives of the feral cats are changed forever. "
— Cheryl, 6/30/2013" Audiobooks are a great way to pass the time during carpool. This is an odd little book. The girls enjoyed it. "
— T., 4/19/2013" I loved the positive impact the kittens had on the "tough" cats. "
— Hoover, 3/16/2013" I give this books 5 stars because its funny, not borinng, interesting and lots of info about cats. "
— Gabriel, 2/16/2013" A fantastic book for kids and adults who like cats. "
— Briaq, 1/24/2013" I no longer have this book (I ended up giving it away) but I most certainly remember the story. It's hard to say exactly what I think of it. But I can definitely say that its certainly a very unusual story and I've never read any like it. "
— C:, 10/8/2012" amazing makes you wonder at the end but very good it was a very easy fast but good read. "
— Caroline, 10/27/2011" good readalike for the Warriors series. "
— Mr., 5/23/2011" Good, but short none the less. "
— Annie, 10/27/2010" Would recommend it to my 3rd and 4th graders. Not a big fan of animal fiction, but this was pretty good. The life of ferral cats. "
— Becky, 10/6/2010" Three baby kittens are abandoned in the median of a busy highway. They miraculously make their way to the side of the road where they are taken in by a group of feral cats. Thus begins a tale of love and comraderie as the lives of the feral cats are changed forever. "
— Cheryl, 4/13/2010" done!!!!!! finally the book was so boring i just couldn't wait to get it done and overwith "
— Mia, 3/18/2010" Very cute story. One pet lovers will truly enjoy. <br/> <br/>The only part I did not understand was the mayor's parts written as a play. "
— Kim, 2/28/2010" This Book is filled witha message of no matter what you do to be strong and intimidating somewhere in ur heart theres a gooey center waiting to be filled with the heat and warmth of love "
— Sarah, 1/26/2010" Hmm. I'm doing a screening read, just to make sure there isn't a tragic death. Why are the bad guys so often Siamese?<br/><br/>***<br/><br/>Slight little story. It neither offended nor inspired me. "
— Kaethe, 1/6/2010" It may be a short book and I finished it in 20 minutes, but it was really cute! I got into it and laughed at the part where the cats put garbage on their heads and attacked the humans. My favorite cat was Shredder! "
— Vixenfur, 12/24/2009" Cat fanicers will especially enjoy this short, pleasant tale. "
— Ed, 10/24/2009" Three abandoned and seemingly helpless kittens play a pivotal role in helping a band of rag-tag stray cats save the woods they call home from being bulldozed and turned into an access ramp. <br/> <br/>A very fast read (just over 100 pages), but a cute story. I enjoyed it. "
— Alissa, 10/17/2009" fantasy...did not really grab me (even though I like cats)...just ok "
— Paige, 10/13/2009Janet Taylor Lisle is the author of several acclaimed novels for young readers, including The Art of Keeping Cool, winner of the Scott O’Dell Award, and these five School Library Journal Best Books of the Year: Sirens and Spies, The Lampfish of Twill Forest, A Message from the Match Girl, The Lost Flower Children, and Afternoon of the Elves, a Newbery Honor Book. She lives with her family on the coast of Rhode Island.
James Jenner is an actor known for Very Good Girls, Enemy Territory, and Third Watch.