Awards and Honors2015 Cybils Awards Nomination, Elementary / Middle Grade Speculative Fiction<br>
<i>VOYA</i>’s Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror 2016<br>
Judy Lopez Memorial Award, 2016 Honor<br>
Children’s Book Committee Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of 2016, Fiction
Why does Duncan's mom forbid him to earn good grades or win a fencing match? A secret talent—the ability to speak cat—leads him on an epic journey to discover his true identity. Black-and-white illustrations.
A wide variety of novels and accessible nonfiction for younger elementary readers who love a good story comprise this category of 12 books per year. The focus in these titles is primarily on the text, though some novels may feature illustration.