August 15, 2024
Breaking news! A mysterious cat has been spotted; what's her story? Cats Lupin, Elvis, and Puck live with a white-presenting family consisting of the Woman, the Man, the Toddler, and the Baby. Along with other neighborhood cats (and sometimes mice), this kitty trio broadcast the regular activities in their lives, such as the Baby's birthday party, a potato salad heist (that also functions as aHamilton spoof), and coverage of a storm and power outage. Sightings of an unknown orange cat keep popping up in the news cycle, until finally they meet Goldie, who's been living outside while trying to solve the disappearance of her People. Fact: They went missing on a Tuesday, aka trash day, making Goldie suspect the raccoons were involved. With the help of new friends (and enemies), Goldie finally learns the truth. Although an overarching plot eventually emerges, it's interspersed with many silly side vignettes befitting the work's comic-strip origins, which are subtly denoted through changes in background page color. The episodic moments and the general storyline are accessible to those unfamiliar with the Breaking Cat News gang, but this book will appeal most to those who have some background knowledge of the many characters. Feline fanatics are in for a treat with the zany antics and big personalities of this kitty crew. A humorous and lighthearted look at everyday life through the viewpoints of lovable, rambunctious cats. (paper dolls, applesauce recipe)(Graphic fiction. 9-13)
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