by Vicki Myron
First published 2010
When a bedraggled kitten wanders into the Spenser Public Library, librarian Vicki Myron knows she has to take him in. Naming him Dewey, Vicki nurses the scraggly feline back to health and makes him the library's official greeter. As Dewey settles in, he quickly wins over the patrons with his friendly, inquisitive nature. But Dewey's story isn't without its challenges - the library faces budget cuts, and Vicki herself is struggling with personal difficulties. Through it all, Dewey's steadfast companionship provides a beacon of hope, warmth, and joy in this small Iowan town.
Genres: animals, family-life, cats, contemporary, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, heartwarming, intimate
Tropes: found-family, heartwarming
Setting: Iowa, Spencer
224 pages · Paperback · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers