Shy Cat and the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2026

Shy Cat and the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge

Written by Dian Day · Illustrated by Amanda White

Part of the Shy Cat series

A school meltdown reveals a hidden truth about friendship and hunger.

3.6 Goodreads · 44 ratings
208 pages· ~500L
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Bookroo's summary

Mila and Kit are inseparable, sharing adventures and snacks. But when Kit has a meltdown over food at school, Mila uncovers a deeper issue she overlooked. As their school launches a food drive challenge, Mila must navigate the complexities of friendship and understanding. Can she help Kit and learn what truly matters? Discover the unexpected journey that begins with a dented can and a bag of apples.

From the publisher

“This is the story of everything that happened after my friend Kit had a meltdown at school.” Best friends Mila and Kit spend their days doing fun things: they go to the skate park, play Truth or Dare, and pet the neighborhood cats. Mila’s favorite thing to do is draw her Shy Cat comics. But Kit’s is probably eating afternoon snacks. The first time Kit went to Mila’s house, he ate three bananas in a row without asking! Mila thinks rude is rude, but her mom says that sometimes, rude is just hungry. When Kit has a meltdown at school over a “best before” date, a bag of apples, and a dented can–Mila realizes there’s something important she might have missed about her friend. And it all starts with their school’s Stuff-the-Bus food drive challenge.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~500L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 3, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781772604450

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