Catwings Return

by Ursula K. Le Guin

First published 1991

Catwings Ruth and Harriet long to visit their mother in the city. When they return, they discover a vulnerable winged kitten trapped in a crumbling building scheduled for demolition. The siblings must brave the dangers of urban life to rescue the helpless feline before it's too late. In the end, the reunited family takes wing, seeking a safe new home.

Genres: fiction, animals, fantasy, childrens

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical

Tropes: animal-protagonists, found-family

56 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Inc.

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