Little Cat's Luck

By Marion Dane Bauer, Jennifer A. Bell (Illustrator)

A cat ventures outside, driven by an unknown call to find a special place.

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224 pages· 16,174 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Patches, an indoor calico cat, is lured outside by a drifting autumn leaf. Driven by an inexplicable urge, she embarks on a quest to find a special place she hasn't yet seen. Along her journey, Patches encounters peril and must confront the town's fiercest dog. With the help of neighborhood animals, she bravely continues her search. Will Patches discover the place calling to her, and what awaits her there? This heartwarming tale, told in verse, explores the journey of finding one's true home.

From the publisher

From Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer comes a heartwarming novel in verse that’s a companion to the “wholly satisfying” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Little Dog, Lost. When an indoor calico cat named Patches spots a golden autumn leaf fluttering past her window, she can’t help but venture outside to chase it. But soon, Patches feels something tugging at her, telling her to find a special place–one she won’t know until she sees it. Why must she go on this search? She doesn’t know yet. Along the way, Patches finds herself in dire circumstances, but with the help of the other neighborhood animals, she faces off against the scariest dog in town and continues on her journey to her special place. Beautifully told in verse and accompanied by adorable illustrations by Jennifer A. Bell, this heartwarming novel from Newberry Honor–winner, Marion Dane Bauer, is a timeless, touching, and fulfilling story about finding your way home.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 224
Words: 16,174
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 760L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about cats Books about animals Books about dogs Books about adventure and adventurers

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Little Cat was on a mission, but she didn't realize what it was until later in the story. Have you every started working toward a goal, and the end result turned out different than you expected?

Many animals joined together to help Little Cat. What would have happened if Little Cat didn't have their help, and how can we be like those helpful animals?

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