Member Review

Even though this is a children’s book, I, an over 70 senior, thoroughly enjoyed it. Fina has recently arrived in Washington with her older sister and Congressman father. Through Fina, we see a good bit of Washington and the government. Fina stops by her father’s office every day after school. On one of her wanderings throughout the buildings, she comes upon the demon cat. The legend of the cat says that the cat lives in the Capitol in the crypt. If anyone manages to catch a glimpse of said cat, he/she brings a curse upon himself/herself, bringing bad things. Fina learns all this when she sees what she is sure is the legendary demon cat. Fina then sets off to find out all she can about the cat, hoping to find a way to avoid or cancel the curse. Can she manage to do this? Not really sure, but if anyone can do it, Fina can, based on her determination and resolve—and sleuthing abilities.

This is a great book for young people. In addition to giving the reader a good picture of this young, precocious, sensitive girl, the reader can learn a lot about the government as well as about life as an elected official. I thoroughly enjoyed reading all the ins and outs, the myriad of clues and research Fina went through in her search for the demon cat. I also enjoyed watching Fina grow during her months long journey. I think this is a great book for young people, though, as I said, it can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. I highly recommend it to everyone, regardless of age. I received this from NetGalley to read and review.