2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas

An enchanting novel about one day in the lives of three unforgettable characters as they search for love music and hope on the snow-covered streets of Philadelphia. Madeleine Altimari is a smart-mouthed rebellious nine-year-old who also happens to be an aspiring jazz singer. Still mourning the recent death of her mother and caring for her grief-stricken father she doesnt realize that on the eve of Christmas Eve she is about to have the most extraordinary dayand nightof her life. After bravely facing down mean-spirited classmates and rejection at school Madeleine doggedly searches for Philadelphia''s legendary jazz club The Cat''s Pajamas where shes determined to make her on-stage debut. On the same day her fifth grade teacher Sarina Greene whos just moved back to Philly after a divorce is nervously looking forward to a dinner party that will reunite her with an old high school crush afraid to hope that sparks might fly again. And across town at The Cat''s Pajamas club owner Lorca discovers that his beloved haunt may have to close forever unless someone can find a way to quickly raise the $30000 that would save it. Together Madeleine Sarina and Lorca will discover lifes endless possibilities over the course of one magical night. A vivacious charming and moving debut 2 A.M. at The Cat''s Pajamas will capture your heart and have you laughing out loud.