Why read Alice the Cat?

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On the verge of her thirteenth birthday, Tess' s life is falling apart. Her mother is dead. Her father is like a zombie. And now her beloved cat, Alice, has started running into the street when cars go by, trying to get run over. The only thing Tess can think…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Alice the Cat as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Kerri Schlottman

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I am always looking for books for the middle-grade kiddos in my life, and this book is the perfect book for a fierce youngster. It follows the story of Tessa, a somewhat mouthy (in the best way) young teen who is dealing with a host of issues, including the recent death of her mom.

The minute I met Tessa, I was rooting for her. She's angry and grieving but also charming and tender-hearted. When her aging cat leads her to an abandoned house in the neighborhood, a whole new realm opens to her–one with ghosts, goths, and unexpected allies.

This…

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