Haven: A Small Cat's Big Adventure by Megan Wagner Lloyd
Published by Candlewick Press on August 2, 2022
ISBN: 1536216577
Pages: 144
Genres: Adventure, Animals
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
Goodreads

Haven is a gripping story about a cat who tries to get help for her sick human, Ma Millie. They live alone, and there is no one else to help. Haven is scared to be in the forest but gets help along the way from a savvy fox. Their friendship is humorous and touching. This is a fast-paced adventure story that will hold readers’ captivated, wanting to find out how it ends. The descriptions of cozy cottages and the vast wilderness are terrifically portrayed, and the ever-present lurking bobcat will keep readers turning pages. The dangers presented might be too scary for a sensitive child and death is present for both animals and humans. Overall, recommend this bittersweet novel to readers who enjoyed Pax by Sara Pennypacker and the Warriors series.

Reviewed by Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library