Homeless

by Laurie Halse Anderson

First published 2000

When 11-year-old Sunita volunteers at the Wild at Heart Animal Clinic, she discovers a colony of feral cats living by the railroad tracks. But the neighbors want the cats gone for good. With time running out, Sunita must rally her community to protect the vulnerable animals in her care—even if it means defying her own father. At the heart of this gripping tale lies Sunita's unbreakable bond with the cats and her steadfast determination to give them a fighting chance.

Genres: animals, family-life, contemporary

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, social-justice

Setting: Railroad Tracks

Period: Contemporary

144 pages · Paperback · Amer Girl Pub

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