Cat-loving young teenagers and pre-teens will enjoy Deborah Merciers latest e-book release, The Cat and the Canvas. The book follows 12-year-old Abby Daniels, who must deal with her mothers sudden death.
Under the direction of her mothers will, Abby moves into an old high school building that's being remodeled into an art gallery and residence. She also now lives with her father, a man she had never met. To make matters worse, bullies at school torment her and other classmates overlook her.
One day, she finds an envelope with her name on it in the principals office that contains what she thinks is a temporary tattoo. Needing a diversion, she puts the tattoo on her arm and reveals a magical world and secrets that will change her life. A mysterious cat also enters the picture. Will Abby be able to deal with her new fate?
Posted: April 25, 2006, 5:00 a.m. EST