by Trudy Harris
First published 2010
Tally McNally prowls the alleys with numbers always on his mind. This street cat counts whatever he finds and turns everything into a contest he must win. His need to come out on top drives every decision he makes. When competition consumes him completely, Tally finds himself stuck in a wet, dark drain with no way out. The walls close in around him as he realizes his mistake. His friends hear his calls for help and spring into action. They work together to pull him free from his underground prison. The rescue teaches Tally something new about what really matters. He discovers that five loyal friends count more than any victory he could tally on his own.
Genres: fiction, animals, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, redemption
32 pages · ebook · Millbrook Press (Tm)