Story by Anne Fleming
Groundwood Books
Ages 8 to 12
Meet Kid, a shy girl with a love for cats whose stuck in one of the busiest cities in the world pet-sitting a dog. For the next six months Kid and her parents are in New York City looking after a distant cousin’s apartment and his big dog named Cat. Kid is overwhelmed meeting the many residents of the building until she befriends a homeschooled boy named Will. When Will tells Kid about the rumour of a mountain goat living on the roof of her apartment building, the two set out to learn the truth, even if it means having to confront their fears. Readers will enjoy this exciting, quirky read that follows the adventures of Kid, Will, and the other apartment residents who are all connected to the mystery of the goat.