Lesley Parr has created a beautiful story that unites two different generations- the young and the elderly .

In a world where connections between age groups seems to be diminishing and the understanding between them is often founded upon a sense of fear and suspicion, this is a tale that unites and breaks down barriers

Hayley's cat Judy Garland keeps disappearing into the garden of an elderly neighbour nicknamed "Boo". Hayley becomes more frustrated and her attempts to lure the cat back result in an unlikely friendship. Hayley becomes friends with the lady- Lilian - who was once an aspiring actress. Lilian does not want to move from her house despite council requests and when Hayley learns an important piece of information about Lilian's past, she is compelled to step into action.

Told with warmth and humour, this is a pitch perfect story book for an individual reader - 7-9 year old or a lower key stage 2 class read. Barrington Stoke excel at pitch perfect texts for emerging independent readers

Richard Johnson's illustration further add to the sensitivity to the tale.

A truly lovely story that could open up discussions about connections between age groups- and dispel assumptions and stereotypes.