Haven

I read Haven: A Small Cat's Big Adventure by Megan Wagner Lloyd for consideration for Ollie's school Every Lion, One Book program in the future and then ended up selecting it for my kids' book club--so read it a second time aloud to Ollie. The book description says, "A warm, cozy lap. The toasty smell of baking bread. Tasty food served in a bright-blue bowl. These make Haven’s life as an indoor pet heaven. All thanks to her beloved human and rescuer, Ma Millie. But when Ma Millie becomes too sick to care for her, the cat’s cozy life is turned upside down, and Haven decides she must seek out another human for help. Anything for Ma Millie! Her vow pulls her out of her safe nest into the shadowy forest and down unfamiliar and dangerous roads. When her first plan fails, Haven meets a wilderness-savvy fox who volunteers as an ally, and their perilous journey together brings some victories. But Haven finds herself pitted against creatures far wilder than she ever could be, testing her strength and spirit to their limits. Will her loyalty to Ma Millie—and her newfound confidence in herself—be enough to help Haven see the quest through to its conclusion? Can she stand up against the fierce predator that is tracking her every move?"

This is a really sweet book. When I read it to Ollie, I ended up pretty much bawling near the end and it was hard to get through it. But I thought this was just a beautiful read with an engaging story for kids. I liked it the first time I read it earlier in the month but probably liked it even more reading it with Ollie. The book was well written and exciting with likable characters.

Rating: * * * (3/3 = Loved it)