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Taylor and his mother have moved from a small northern town to the heart of Toronto. The differences are dramatic as Taylor becomes part of a classroom of kids as diverse as the city itself. While taking a shortcut across a junkyard with his new best friend, Simon, Taylor becomes aware of a colony of wild cats that make the junkyard their home. Assisted by his classmates, teacher and the security guard, Mr. Singh, Taylor takes a special interest in caring for the cats. Suddenly there is an announcement—the junkyard is being redeveloped to become condominiums. Can Taylor and his friends save the cats of the colony from certain death?

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"[With] an authentic-sounding narrative voice...the book does a good job of incorporating the theme of cultural diversity into a personal story about accepting change...Taylor's voice is the novel's greatest strength, and his relationship with the cat colony, and one cat in particular, is where the story really engages." ― Quill & Quire

"Walters' story—written in collaboration with students in Toronto schools—moves fast and is plenty appealing...Readers will be too eager to see what happens...Solid writing, strong kid characters, caring adults, and cute animals could make this a popular choice." ― Booklist

"Walters does a nice job in crafting a story that could be used to teach multiple subjects in a middle-school curriculum...Contain[s] enough interesting information about feral cat colonies and Toronto's cultural diversity to provide for interesting classroom discussions." ― CM Magazine

"A wonderful read for any young person, especially one who is ready to develop their own values and make their own choices. Educators would find this book an excellent catalyst for a discussion on community, activism and citizenship." ― Resource Links

"[A] heart-warming cat rescue tale...Taylor is a striking, well-rounded character. He displays all the energy and eagerness of a typical young boy who loves animals, especially cats...The dialogue in this novel, both internal and actual is up-to-date and realistic, moving the action along well...This story will no doubt prove very popular with elementary school readers across Canada and the U.S." ― The Winnipeg Review

"Emotions are sharply felt. Conflicts within the colony as well as a scary climax...supply healthy measures of drama." ― Booklist Online

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Will Taylor's plan to save the cat colony work?

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Cats, junkyards, teamwork, community

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"I don't like cats," Simon said. "They're dirty." "They're not dirty," I said, defending Blinky and all of catkind. "They wash themselves all the time." "They wash themselves with their tongue," he said and made a face like he was grossed out. "But if you love cats, then this is the place to be. There are dozens and dozens of them here. I'll show you." My desire to get out of the junkyard wasn't as strong as my curiosity. Why would there be dozens of cats here? Taylor and his mother have moved from a small northern town to the heart of Toronto. The differences are dramatic as Taylor becomes part of a classroom of kids as diverse as the city itself. While taking a shortcut across a junkyard with his new best friend, Simon, Taylor becomes aware of a colony of feral cats that makes the junkyard its home. Assisted by his classmates, his teacher and the security guard, Mr. Singh, Taylor takes a special interest in caring for the cats. When Taylor discovers the junkyard is being redeveloped to become condominiums, he worries about the cats' survival. Will Taylor's plans to save the cat colony work?

About the Author

Eric Walters is a Member of the Order of Canada and the author of over 125 books that have collectively won more than 100 awards including the Governor General’s Literary Award for The King of Jam Sandwiches. A former teacher, Eric began writing as a way to get his fifth-grade students interested in reading and writing. Eric is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in schools across the country. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.

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"I don't like cats," Simon said. "They're dirty."
"They're not dirty," I said, defending Blinky and all of catkind. "They wash themselves all the time."
"They wash themselves with their tongue," he said and made a face like he was grossed out. "But if you love cats, then this is the place to be. There are dozens and dozens of them here. I'll show you."
My desire to get out of the junkyard wasn't as strong as my curiosity. Why would there be dozens of cats here?

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orca Book Publishers (August 1, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1554699533
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1554699537
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL620L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches

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- #869 in Children's City Life Books
- #2,799 in Children's Values Books
- #2,912 in Children's Cat Books (Books)

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S. Smith

Catboy

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018

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This book was good I read it a long time ago. I just want to get to the menu bye.

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A Good Choice for Classrooms

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2012

A quick and enjoyable read. I think middle grade girls will particularly like this title even though the main character is a boy. It could also be a good selection for classrooms studying cultures, societies, and and topics involving appreciating differences in each other - as well as accepting and dealing with change. But note: the lesson is light and somewhat vague. Students may learn more about ferral cats than cultures.

It is a squeaky clean title - no swearing, sexual references, etc. There are a few touching and exciting scenes. A good choice for many reasons.

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B. Wrenshall

cats!

Reviewed in Canada on December 25, 2019

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this book is an interesting juxtaposition of another book by the same author entitled "Hunter". Whereas Hunter tells the story from that cat's perspective, Catboy tells the same story from the young boy's point of view. Most interesting to note is the alignment of thinking for both boy and cat.

Madeline

Great read for adults and kiddos

Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2021

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Bought it for my 9 year old grandson and read it myself first. We both enjoyed it

Peter Crooks

Four Stars

Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2018

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My daughter loved the book,

Gisele Gaulin

I enjoyed the story very much

Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2020

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I like to see that other people love cats and that they take care of thems

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