• Age: 9 to 12
• Grade: 4 to 7
• Reading age: 9 to 12

Narrated by a fat half-Persian, half-alley cat called Amos, this very funny chapter book will delight young readers. When an injured baby squirrel moves into Amos's already crowded household, everything turns topsy-turvy.

Virginia Frances Schwartz is the author of three historical novels, including Messenger and Send One Angel Down, an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults and winner of a Parent's Choice Gold Award Born in Ontario, Canada, Virginia now lives in New York City, where she teaches writing to elementary school children

Paul Morin, an accomplished painter, sculptor and musician is also the illustrator of a number of children's books He has also received 25 international awards for his book illustrations In addition, Paul has won many accolades for his work, including ten awards from the Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators, and a nomination for the Kate Greenaway Medal Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Mr Morin now lives near Rockwood, Ontario

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CHRISTINA LEIST is a Vancouver-based children’s illustrator, writer and book designer. After graduating from the University of Applied Sciences in Wiesbaden with a Bachelor (Honours) in Communications Design, she worked as an Art Director for several international advertising agencies. Her books featuring imaginative worlds for the young have received several award nominations and great recognition.

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• Short-listed, Red Cedar Book Award nominee

"Episodic, humor-filled chapters...will make this a popular read-aloud. Leist's numerous black-line cartoons help to maintain interest and break up the text for younger readers."

Booklist

"Highly recommended for ages eight to 11."

The Star Phoenix

"Children who like animal stories will likely find this a pleasurable read."

CM Magazine

"Child-like drawings combined with furry humour create a fun read."

Calgary Herald

"Amusing, quirky pen-and-ink illustrations offer a cat's-eye view of Amos' life...with an appropriately feel-good ending, sure to please feline fanciers."

Kirkus Reviews

"An interesting read-aloud for the younger set and a chapter book for more competent readers...Could be used to open discussions about accepting and accomodating change within a family."

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