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Novels with Cats
Socks
by Beverly Cleary

Socks, the Bricker's cat, finds a new rival in the form of the Bricker's new baby, Charles William, until he and the baby become partners in mischief. 
The Cats of Tanglewood Forest
by Charles De Lint

Lillian is an orphan who loves to roam in the woods.  When she is bitten by a deadly snake, the magical cats of Tanglewood Forest save her life by turning her into a kitten. 285 p.
The Cheshire Cheese cat : a Dickens of a tale
by Carmen Agra Deedy

In her first middle reader fiction title, New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy collaborates with Randall Wright, author of several novels for young readers. Together they have created a story of deception, intrigue and daring action that reveals the unlikely alliance between a cheese-loving cat and the Cheshire Cheese Inn's mice in Victorian England. Skilley, the alley cat, and Pip, the intelligent mouse, devise a plan to restore Maldwyn, an injured royal raven and faithful guard in the service of Queen Victoria, to his rightful place in The Tower, but first they must contend with a tyrannical cook, a mouse-despising barmaid and an evil tomcat named Pinch. Will the famous author (aka Charles Dickens) suffering from serious writer's block, who visits the Cheshire Cheese pub each day, be able to help?
Atticus Claw Breaks the Law
by Jennifer Gray

When Atticus receives a mysterious message asking him to a meeting in a sleepy coastal town, he packs his bags and sets off. The world's greatest cat burglar likes a good mystery and this time curiosity has got the better of him. The writer of the message, it turns out, is none other than Jimmy the Magpie, gang leader.
Petlandia
by Peter Hannan

After kicking their snoring, sniveling humans to the curb, a family of pets declares the house an independent nation that they dub "Petlandia," but then they begin fighting like cats and dogs over who will lead the new country. 
How to Save Your Tail : If You are a Rat Nabbed by Cats Who Really Like Stories About Magic Spoons, Wolves With Snout-warts, Big, Hairy Chimney Trolls-- and Cookies Too
by Mary Elizabeth Hanson

In an attempt to stop two hungry cats from eating his tail, Bob the Rat puts a clever plan into motion that includes a plate of homemade cookies and an array of colorful tales that are certain to entertain even the most unreceptive audience.
Into the Wild
by Erin Hunter

When Rusty, an ordinary housecat, becomes ThunderClan's new apprentice, he quickly realizes that the comfortable world in his past life has not prepared him for the hardships he now faces and so must work extra hard to meet others' expectations and prove he can be a true warrior. The first book in the popular Warriors Series. 
The Tygrine Cat
by Inbali Iserles

Lost and alone, Mati the cat seeks acceptance from a pack of feral cats at Cressida Lock, but in order to defeat the assassin on his trail, Mati must unlock the secret of his true identity and learn to harness an ancient and deadly feline power.
Catwings : a Catwings tale
by Ursula K. Le Guin

Four young cats with wings leave the city slums in search of a safe place to live, finally meeting two children with kind hands
Stunt Cat to the Stars : Stunt Cat to the Stars
by Constance Lombardo

An ambitious kitty travels across the country, experiences haphazard adventures and performs as a stunt-cat for a famous feline in his effort to become a Hollywood star. 
Mr. Pants : It's Go Time!
by Scott McCormick

It’s the last day of summer, and Pants has his heart set on playing laser tag. But first he has to go to the Fairy Princess Dream Factory with his sisters… and behave! 128 p.
The Five Lives of our Cat Zook
by Joanne Rocklin

When their beloved cat falls ill and is taken for an extended stay at the veterinarian's office, Oona imparts to her younger brother fairy-tale renditions of the cat's previous lives which echo difficult family transitions, from their father's death to their mother's new relationship. 
Varjak Paw
by S. F. Said

Having always lived indoors under the protection of his family, Varjak Paw is suddenly thrust into the harsh world when Gentleman and his two cats take over his home and force him to face the hardships of survival on the streets while also trying to save his family from the power of the Vanishings.
The Cricket in Times Square
by George Selden

A musically inclined country cricket who unintentionally arrives in New York City is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat as well as Mario, a boy who rescues Chester from a dusty corner of the subway station and brings him to live in the safety of his parents' newsstand. A Newbery Honor Book.
A Tail of Two Kitties
by Tom Watson

Terrible noises and violent crashes trap a desperate man in the building across the alley, but Stick Cat will need to navigate his way across the alley—and around Edith's peculiar ways—to attempt a rescue. By the creator of "Stick Dog Dreams of Ice Cream."
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