In this meticulously designed tale, Kelley takes an ordinary, realistic situation ... and imbues it with layers of poignancy and enchantment.

----Kirkus Starred Review

Val and Lanora have been friends forever. But when they begin middle school, Lanora’s decision to reinvent herself leads her into trouble. Val wants to rescue Lanora, but Val doesn’t know how--until a stray cat leads her to a strange boy who lives in an even stranger bookshop.

Together they embark on a quest. Will they save a lost friend...or get lost themselves?