First published 2021
A middle grade student finds herself caught between worlds when she encounters cats that can teleport and discovers strange links connecting people in ways she never imagined. Her school research project becomes something far more complex as she investigates these magical occurrences. Along the way, she meets Mort, a taxidermied opossum who becomes part of her journey into understanding the invisible threads that tie lives together. As she explores these supernatural elements, she must navigate the ordinary challenges of middle school while grappling with extraordinary discoveries. The story weaves together the mundane and the magical, showing how research can lead to revelations about both the world and oneself. Through her encounters with teleporting felines and unexpected connections, she learns that the spaces between people hold more mystery and meaning than she ever realized.
Genres: fantasy, contemporary, magical-realism, middle-grade
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
1 pages · Audio CD · HarperCollins B and Blackstone Publishing