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The Catapults: Four Cats, One Mission
Hardcover
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile FictionScience Fiction
ISBN13: 9781977289551
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Published: Mar 25 2026
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.50 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
It's been ten years since the Cat-astrophe...
Ten years after a lab accident changed some cats forever, four unlikely heroes take on an impossible task: travel through time to change the present. Holly, a shy history teacher with a brave heart, joins a genius scientist, a daring young pilot, and an elderly mapmaker on a journey through the past. Their mission is simple but dangerous-learn how acceptance once existed and bring it back.
Blending science fiction, humor, and heart, The Catapults explores courage, belonging, and the power of understanding history to build a better world. While traveling to seven time periods, the Catapults observe how people relate to cats. They will encounter cats as mousers, pets, adored companions, evil creatures, magical beings, and talented animals. In each location, these four time-travelers experience the local culture and get into some mischief.
By using archeological artifacts, cultural myths, and recorded history, the chapters provide a realistic glimpse into the past and possibly the future!
The Catapults is perfect for 9 - 12-year-olds who love adventure. Any and all cat lovers will enjoy the interactions between the Catapults and their surroundings. With Think About Questions found at the end of each chapter, The Catapults helps the reader reflect on emotions, inclusion, and the treatment of others. This book is uniquely formatted for family reading and classroom activities.
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