Ages 6-9

She arrived on Halloween Eve, in the Year of Acorns. Benjy named her Tricks.

“…excellent tale for young readers.” Kirkus Reviews

From award-winning author Darcy Pattison comes a humorous Halloween story with a hard-of-hearing girl who uses ASL (American Sign Language).

Mom said, “No pets.”

Then, they discover the cat’s owner. Erika has just moved next door to stay with her grandmother while Erika attends the Deaf School. She brought Fluffy, her cat, with her. Fluffy likes to wander the neighborhood and make friends.

This delightful Halloween short chapter book is about cats, sign language, and a surprising friendship. It’s perfect for the elementary reader who needs to build confidence in their reading skills.

Need a great read-aloud for Halloween? This will delight and entertain the kids, even during this busy holiday.