Something Worth Saving

Sandi Wards shrewdly observed funny and wonderfully touching novel tells of a fractured family a teenage boy and a remarkable cat whose loyalty knows no bounds . . . A boy and his cat. Its an unconventional friendship perhaps but for Charlie and Lily it works beautifully. It was Charlie who chose Lily from among all the cats in the shelter. He didnt frown the way other humans did when he saw her injured back leg the legacy of a cruel previous owner. Instead Charlie insisted on rescuing her. Now Lily wants to do the same for Charlie. Shes the only one whos seen the bruises on Charlies body. If she knew who was hurting him shed scratch their eyes out. But she cant fix this by herself. Lily needs to get the rest of the family to focus on Charlienot easy when theyre wrapped up in their own problems. Charlies mother kicked his father out weeks ago and has a new boyfriend who seems charming but is still a stranger. Oldest son Kevin misses his father desperately. Victoria Charlies sister also has someone new in her life and Lily is decidedly suspicious. Even Charlies father who Lily loves dearly is behaving strangely. Lily knows what its like to feel helpless. But she also knows that you dont always have to be the biggest or the strongest to fight fiercely for the ones you love . . . Praise for Sandi Wards The Astonishing Thing A beautiful and touching look into the intricacies of marriage and family life all seen through the loving and unique perspective of the family pet.Modern Cat The Astonishing Thing feels like a bit of a miracle and we all could use a miracle. Holly Chamberlin author of The Summer Nanny.