Harvey and the collection of impossible things / Garret Weyr, illustrations by Minnie Phan.
Harvey is a city cat, living on the street, often hungry and scared of dogs and humans, but convinced that this is the way a cat should live--until fleeing from a nasty boy he finds his way to Danielle's roof and learns what it is like to be loved by a good and understanding human.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781797206905
- ISBN: 1797206907
- Physical Description: 135 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | 580L Lexile Decoding demand: 79 (high) Semantic demand: 97 (very high) Syntactic demand: 80 (high) Structure demand: 87 (very high) Lexile Ages 8-12. Chronicle Books. |
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Subject: | Cats > Juvenile fiction. Animals > Juvenile fiction. Human-animal relationships > Juvenile fiction. City and town life > Juvenile fiction. |
Genre: | Animal fiction. |
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- 8 of 8 copies available at Missouri Evergreen.
- 1 of 1 copy available at De Soto. (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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De Soto Public Library | JF WEYR Garret (Text) | 33858000015903 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Adair County Public Library | JUV F Weyr (Text) | 34029002627742 | Juv Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Archie | J WEY 2022 (Text) | 0002206297620 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Crawford County Library-Steelville | JF WEY (Text) | 33431000653541 | J Fiction | Available | - |
Jefferson County Library-Windsor | JF ANIMALS WEYR (Text) | 30065100034005 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Scenic Regional-St. Clair | J FIC WEY (Text) | 3007632021 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Scenic Regional-Union | J FIC WEY (Text) | 3007632153 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
St. Joseph - Washington Park Library | J WEY (Text) | 32002005425432 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Harvey and the Collection of Impossible Things
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Summary
Harvey and the Collection of Impossible Things
The One and Only Ivan meets Pax in this charming illustrated middle grade novel about one stray cat's search for shelter, acceptance, and courage. If you're reading this, I don't trust you. You see, humans are sometimes kind to me. Some sweet ladies say hi to anyone they meet on the street. One human always saved me bakery treats. But just as often, humans are not kind to those like me--stray cats. Many people think I'm dirty (which I am not). Some think I'm a nuisance, to be kicked or played with. My mother taught me to be cautious, thoughtful, and kind. I am good at those things. But she also taught me to be brave. And that's something I needed a lot of help with. If you're gentle and you don't move too quickly, I'll tell you about it. How I met Danielle. How three sparrows showed me the way. How Chester changed my life. And how I became brave. Are you ready? For city strays, life on the streets can be unforgiving. When every day is filled with territorial animals, fast-moving traffic, and aggressive boys with sticks, it takes more than a little courage to get by. Harvey, a stray cat struggling to survive, is searching for a home of his own--one that's safe and dry, with a view of the sky. But when the unexpected kindness of one woman saves him from the harsh city elements, he is forced to rethink what makes a home and who, if anyone, he can depend on. With the sage advice of Chester the dog and three talkative sparrows, Harvey will learn that trusting and helping others are some of the bravest things you can do. PURRENNIAL MESSAGE: A story about being brave and learning to trust others is always relevant to a kid's experience. Particularly in the current cultural moment, when social anxiety and technology-induced loneliness are on the rise, this book shows young readers how being brave, making connections, and allowing oneself to be vulnerable can lead to an enriched life. FOR CAT LOVERS: Harvey's point of view has all the unique but recognizable characteristics of these adorable house pets, but still manages to provide refreshing alternatives to the stereotypes we typically ascribe to them. Infused with humor and emotion, this is a book that a variety of readers, cat lovers or not, can appreciate. WRITING THAT SOARS: The classic, winning voice of this book makes it perfect for a gentle introduction to different perspectives. BELOVED AUTHOR: Garret Weyr's middle grade novel The Language of Spells won a California Book Award in 2018. She is also a Michael L. Printz winner for her book My Heartbeat . A constant source of innovation and playfulness, she's a favorite author of books for children. Perfect for: * Fans of Katherine Applegate * Fans of the Warriors series * Young readers who love adventures that are exciting but not scary * Parents * Grandparents * Educators * Librarians