Pearl will now have to take over Nora’s care and plans to take her to Winchester. However, when Bessie’s will is read, she has left the shop and premises to Pearl, yet with a proviso. Pearl not only has to take over Nora’s care, she must do it in Battersea, moving into the shop and premises and living there for the rest of Nora’s natural life. Then, and only then, can she sell up. Then she hears two pieces of terrifying news – Kevin Dolby is up for parole and that her dear friend Bessie is gravely ill. Kitty responds like a wounded animal, retreating to isolation, questioning her place in the world and relationship to it. But she can’t escape who she is, nor the supernatural creatures and horrors that follow her wherever she goes. Like an addict returning to a drug, Kitty can’t help but reengage on air, yet still struggles to embrace who she really is: a wild and free creature of the night. Heartbroken and threatened by scandal, Constance is forced to wed Albie and moves to Battersea, where she suffers unforgiving stares and cruel whispers from the neighbours. Trapped in a bitter and loveless marriage without a penny to her name, Constance has no choice but to stay and surrender. Will she ever find freedom – or happiness – again?

This poignant, educational picture book introduces children (and their parents!) to “fishing cats,” a special kind of wild cat native to South and Southeast Asia. The Little Lost Fishing Cat follows a family who take in Felena, a fishing cat, but then abandon her in a heavily forested area. Felena draws on her courage, grit, and resilience to learn the ways of the wild and finds a new home. The Little Lost Fishing Cat is ripe for discussion, with themes of environmentalism, conservation, global cultures, and so much more. Lost and Found Cat by Doug Kutz, Amy Shrodes, and Sue Cornielson As the popularity of Kitty’s show rises so does the danger. Despite her terror Kitty refuses to let go of the show, although it’s hard to know if she fully understands her own need for it. True to her victim mentality, Kitty runs from one protector to another only to have potential champions stripped bloodily away. Interestingly enough, it’s only while she is actually on air and broadcasting live that she first takes a stand for herself. Author Jenny Han, who also penned The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy (now a series on Prime Video), chronicles Lara Jean’s journey in love and relationships over three books: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, P.S. I Still Love You, and Always and Forever, Lara Jean. As she navigates her now-complicated love life — and realizes the good that can come from confronting your true feelings — we meet the closest people in Lara Jean’s life, including sisters Kitty and Margot and dad Dan. Legendary author Amy Tan braids Chinese culture and history of the 1900 Qing Dynasty in thisdelightful picture book folktale about Sagwa, a Siamese cat. Sagwa’s charming story is presented as the origins of the distinct markings on Siamese cats. This picture book was adapted for an animated PBS kid’s show in the aughts. They All Saw a Cat by Brendan WenzelPopularity also subjects Kitty to human hatred, fear of what it isn’t yet understood. There are interesting religious overtones, and Kitty’s celebrity status exposes her far more personally than she could ever have imagined. The turmoil and controversy that churns around Kitty with the revelation that supernatural creatures do in fact exist feels real, with just the right touch of fanaticism and disbelief. Esther Averill’s midcentury Jenny’s Cat Club series is an enduring classic. In the first book, Jenny and the Cat Club, shy Jenny must learn to overcome her anxiety and find the self-confidence she needs to try out for the exclusive Cat Club made up of Greenwich Village kitties. Jenny and the Cat Club is a winning story about conquering nerves, celebrating our unique gifts and talents, and navigating social situations. Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats By T.S. Eliot and Edward Gorey

Abandoned on the cold stone steps of an orphanage, only a few hours old and clutching the object which was to give her name, Pearl Button had a hard start to life. The artwork in this picture book about cats pops with life. Niblet and Ralph are two cats who live in apartments across from each other. They have a great friendship and wave to each other from their windows. But when they decide to meet, an unexpected switch takes place! Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat by Amy Tan and Gretchen Schields Now 16 years old, she's finally managed to escape the cruel confines of the orphanage, and enter the real world. Finding work at a nearby café, Pearl is thrilled to start earning her own money, even if she must contend with sharp-tongued Dolly Dolby.Applicability of cancellation rights: Legal rights of cancellation under the Distance Selling Regulations available for UK or EU consumers do not apply to certain products and services. Bessie has taken on Nora Dobbs, a young woman and she asks Pearl to take over her care when dies. Pearl, thinking that Bessie will recover from her illness and live for many more years, agrees, but less than a week later, Bessie passes away. You might know fantasy master Ursula K. Le Guin from her adult fantasy, but did you know she’s also penned a delightful cat story for kids? In Catwings, Le Guin follows a group of winged kittens who are able to fly as they search for a new home. The series, composed of four books, is bursting with magical elements and adorable cats. Catwings is a good choice for younger middle grade readers and kids wanting to ease into fantastical tales. The Complete Chi’s Sweet Home Volume 1 by Konami Kanata It’s with glee that the reader can now embrace Kitty in her triumph. Rather than be defined by the world she was forced into one horrific night long ago, Kitty makes her own reality. Her claws are sharp and her wit is keen, both are needed as the books progress, bringing it’s readers deeper into a world populated by fantastic creatures with very human follies. Reuniting with old friends and enemies, Kitty no longer battles just for herself but to protect those around her. Her strength for connection is refined. Through her show, and now in person, Kitty is able to attract allies and to fight for those that need protecting. This is a beautiful story that emphasizes bravery, self-confidence, and friendship. A perfect tale for 6 year old kids to start reading, or also for parents to read to their children when they are going to bed. What a better bed story than one of a girl becoming a superheroine don’t you think?