My Friend May

By Julie Flett

A cat goes missing, leaving a girl and her aunt searching and wondering if she'll return.

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40 pages

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Margaux's beloved cat, May, vanishes, sparking a frantic search with her aunt. As they scour the neighborhood, Margaux's mind races with worry. Her aunt is moving to the city, adding urgency to their quest. Will May come back, or is she gone for good? Amidst the packing and farewells, an unexpected surprise awaits, promising a heartwarming twist. Dive into a tale of friendship, love, and the bonds that connect us all, with a delightful ending that will leave you smiling.

From the publisher

From the winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Prize and the American Indian Youth Literature Award I’d like to tell you a rather true story about a big black cat who started out gray. Her name was May. Margaux and her cat May became friends when Margaux was just six years old. They grew up together, sharing countless memories along the way. But one day, May is late coming home. Where is May? Is she under the porch? Maybe on the roof? Margaux’s nitôsis (the Cree word for auntie) helps search for May in the tall grass. But soon nitôsis needs to leave: she’s moving away to the big city, and has to pack her things into boxes. Margaux helps nitôsis, but she can’t take her mind off May. Will she ever return? nitôsis is worried, too. But little do they know, May has a surprise in store for both of them! This fun and heartwarming story with a surprise happy ending invites readers to share their own cat stories. My Friend May is a tribute to love and the balance between all beings, and the experiences and emotions that connect us all. My Friend May features: A glossary of Cree words used throughout the bookBackmatter content that includes a pronunciation guide

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