The Cat Who Hated Summer Break

Shadow the cat has THREE rules for surviving summer break on magical Willowmere Lane: avoid craft chaos, stay out of neighborhood gatherings, and NEVER investigate problems involving feelings. But when the kids' craft fair decorations come to life and threaten the entire neighborhood, this grumpy detective cat must break every single rule—and wear a cape. Join Shadow, an overly enthusiastic raccoon named Bandit, talking mailboxes, prophetic basement furnaces, and a cast of unforgettable neighborhood characters in this hilarious chapter book adventure. With talking garden gnomes, magical paint, and a mystery that only gets solved when everyone works together, this story celebrates the chaos and connection of neighborhood life.