
By Deborah Hopkinson, Kristy Caldwell (Illustrator)
Part of the Adventures of Trim series
A kitten seeks his place aboard a bustling ship. Can he find his role?
Trim, a curious kitten, embarks on a seafaring adventure with a lively crew. Eager to contribute, he tries mopping and steering, but chaos ensues. Amidst the bustling ship life, Trim wonders if there's a place for him. Can this determined kitten find his true calling on the high seas, or will he remain adrift in his quest to help? Join Trim as he navigates the challenges of ship life, discovering the importance of teamwork and finding one's unique role in a world full of possibilities.
One small kitten learns about the great big world as he sets sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human, in this historical fiction intermediate reader. Trim like’s being part of the ship’s crew. The captain says that I’s like a family or a team. Every has a jobs they do alone and they help each other too. And there’s a big problem, then it’s all hands on deck. But what is Trim’s job? He really wants to help, but everyone is very busy. Penny is helping the sailors mop the deck, so Trim decides to mop too. Swish! Swish! SWISH! Trim gets water everywhere. Jack is helping the captain steer the ship, so Trim thinks he can steer too. Whee! Whee! WHEE! But there’s not enough room on the wheel. Doesn’t anyone have a job for a small kitten who really wants to help?
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