Age Group: 6 - 9 Years

Description:

When young teacher Danielle moves to a charming seaside cottage in Port Townsend, Washington, to begin her first teaching job, she couldn't be happier — she has a class she adores, a home she loves, and her perfectly mischievous little kitten, Autumn, the "heartbeat" of her house. But on one wild and stormy night, Autumn vanishes. Danielle's devoted students throw themselves into the search, but the little cat is nowhere to be found. Then, weeks later, Autumn reappears at the door — with a fresh bandage on her tail and a brand-new collar. Someone has been tenderly caring for her all along. As Danielle and her class unravel the mystery, they discover something far more wonderful than anyone expected. Told in Patricia Polacco's signature warm and expressive style, this tender story celebrates the unexpected ways that love — and a determined little cat — can change everything.