This book is about a girl that discovers feral cats living in an empty lot next to the interstate on her way home. She begins bringing them food and water but discovers an apartment building will be built there. She wants to save the cats but runs into trouble and mystery in the process. The book is entertaining and sometimes suspenseful. The plot and characters are well-developed. Grades 3-5. ( )

January 2012 Cover to Cover Book Club selection. ( )