Mermare Magic

?In this simply delightful tale, Alice Anne Findlay has woven together a story reminiscent of Beatrix Potter, Gulliver?s Travels, and even Animal Farm. The characters are well-dressed (and even better fed!) and so distinctly well-written that one feels one has known them a long time. The community that Findlay has deftly constructed is filled with sweetness and gentle humor. Our young cat protagonist, Shiloh, finds himself in great company as he attends his first summer camp. For dogs. Run by cats. As if that weren?t enough excitement, unexpected Mermare magic takes him farther than he would ever have dreamed possible. Shiloh?s journey allows the reader to explore the tender nuances of blended families, social contracts, and ecology. Alice Anne Findlay?s debut novel reminds us that, though no one is perfect, we can all get along. Especially if there are snacks involved.? ? Christina Thrasher, Librarian.