A wonderful novel about a girl with cerebral palsy who discuss her life and chronicles her journey to the surgery that may help her be able to talk .

A great story about a girl coming to terms with her limitations caused by cerebral palsy. While she cannot talk, she is a bright child with a lot to say and share with the world.

Living in Charlotte, I can't believe I had never heard of Lexi Haas, but her story is incredible. I really enjoyed getting to know her through her book and getting a glimpse into her indomitable spirit and her close-knit family. I liked the format of the story and how it bounced back and forth between the two timelines of her waiting for her second surgery, and the events of the past that led to the discovery of what had happened as a baby to cause her disability. I love how she considers her positive outlook to be one of her gifts, but also acknowledges that optimism doesn't mean a person has to be sunshine and rainbows all the time. It means recognizing that there is a way to climb out of the mire when you are in it. I would love to learn more about Lexi and her road to "reclaiming her body".

This was a wonderfully told story about Lexi coming to terms with what is going on with her body and taking brave steps to try to be more "normal". The writing was very engaging and Lexi is a funny kid. The synopsis calls it a memoir, but the author's note at the end lets you know that it is slightly fictionalized.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy.

Fans of Out of My Mind will love The Year of the Buttered Cat. Lexi Haas has a severe form of cerebral palsy and cannot speak or control her muscles well enough to communicate well with assistive technology, but she has a LOT to say. Lexi is gifted. She learned to read at 10 months, has studied French, and has a wonderful sense of humor. She also has an extremely supportive family. Lexi, now 15, reminisces about two pivotal times in her life: The year of the buttered cat, which when she was 5-6 years old and first learned about what caused her differences, and again at age 13 in which she details the final hours leading up to a major surgery. The story goes back and forth between these two periods. Lexi's memoir is told with humor and such heart that you cannot help but fall in love with her.

Biggest thanks to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for a review copy of this amazing book!

If you liked Wonder or Out of My Mind, this is another story of a child with a disability that causes people to make assumptions about her. I love that in reading this, we get to learn that we have so much more in common with people with disabilities than we often assume.

This is the story of Lexi, at both 6 and 13, who has something different about her body. She's heard hints from her parents, but they haven't shared with her, so we discover what happened along with her.

This book gives an amazing glimpse into the life of a girl with a rare disability, but who won't give up on her future because of it. It's based on Lexi's real life story.

I 100% picked up this book because the title mentioned a buttered cat! :)

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Year of the Buttered cat is a heart-warming memoir of a difficult time in the authors lives. Despite that it has a lot of humor. I can see this being a favorite among middle school readers.

I adored this story! It's a must read but if you read and enjoyed "Wonder " than this one needs to be your next read! It's a story told from the perspective of a girl who has lost use of her body and her ability to speak. It's hilarious, moving, heartfelt and made me feel like I was a part of the family we were following. As a Special Education Major, I definitely will be recommending this book to everyone. What beautiful representation. 5 STARS!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
All opinions are my own.

If we could mix the genes of Wonder Woman, Super Girl and Hermione Granger, what would we get? The answer is easy: Lexi Haas, author!
In The Year of the Buttered Cat, Lexi and her mother, Susan, offer us the privilege of entering their lives and learning a little about what they think and feel. Despite her disability, Lexi has led a full life and is an example of strength, persistence, love, perseverance and hope. Without forgetting that grace and humor that characterize her.
There are no words to thank Lexi, the Haas family, Dr. Shapiro, and everyone involved in the development of Assistive Technology for their work in educating the public and finding treatments to improve the quality of life for patients with kernicterus.
Lastly: Lexi, I have always really enjoyed reading. I especially love Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Norse mythology. And my favorite classes were History and Literature.
I thank the authors and NetGalley for the opportunity to read, laugh and cry with this book.
The opinion I have expressed above is based solely on what I think and feel about this book.

This book was fabulous! I really loved the opportunity to learn about a less common disease/disorder, and the experiences of someone suffering from it. I also really enjoyed the little plot twist at the end!

The Year of the Buttered Cat tells the story of Lexi, a teenager without control of her body or voice. As surgery gets closer, that could get her the ability to use her voice and perhaps even her hands and feet; WIth the help of her mother, Susan, Lexi was able to write this book in a way that is humorous with insight and inspiration. The Year of the Buttered Cat welcomes you into their story with open arms, making you feel like you are there to see the events firsthand.
This is a great middle-grade read for anyone, but it would be a great book to be added to school curriculums aside from titles like "Wonder" and "Out of My Mind." With access to books like this, the world can become more accessible for all, and I plan to recommend this book to all.