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An instant New York Times Bestseller!
Meet Pocket, created as a good luck charm for soldiers going into battle, whose bravery and loyalty lives on long after the war. From Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Odder and The One and Only Ivan. Thimble-born from tip to toe, Pocket Bear remembers every moment of his becoming: the glimmering needle, the silken thread, the tender hands as each careful stitch brought him closer to himself. Born during the throes of WWI, he was designed to fit into the pocket of a soldier's jacket, eyes sewn a bit higher than normal so that he always gazed upward. That way, glancing at his pocket, a soldier would see an endearing token of love from someone back home, and, hopefully, a good luck charm. Now, over a century later, Pocket serves as unofficial mayor of Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured, where stuffed toy animals are refurbished and given a fresh opportunity to be loved. He and his best feline friend Zephyrina, known far and wide as "The Cat Burglar," have seen it all, and then some. An unforgettable tale of bravery, loyalty, and kindness, Pocket reminds us all that love comes in many forms (sometimes filled with fluff), and that second chances are always possible. Don't miss more heartwarming books by Katherine Applegate:Odder
Wishtree
Crenshaw
Willodeen
About the Author
About the Author
Katherine Applegate is a #1 New York Times-bestselling author who has written many children's books, including The One and Only Ivan, which won a Newbery Medal; The One and Only Bob; Wishtree; and the Doggo and Pupper series. Her novel, Odder, spent over a year on the New York Times bestseller list; she adapted that story for the picture book, Odder: An Otter's Story, illustrated by Charles Santoso. She is also the coauthor, with Gennifer Choldenko, of Dogtown and Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book. Katherine Applegate lives in Nevada with her loyal husband and her naughty dog.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**
An INDIE BESTSELLER
An Amazon BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild GOLD STANDARD Selection
An Amazon Best Book of the Month
A Barnes & Noble Best Book for Young Readers
An Evanston Public Library Best Book for Kids
A Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Younger Readers
The Week Junior Best Book of the Year
A PEOPLE magazine Best Book of the Year
A Common Sense Selection for Families
....Applegate's books are reliably wonderful..."--Booklist, starred review ★"Applegate's latest strikes at the heart, addressing the vitality of empathy, the long-lasting effects of war, and the power of found family. Readers follow the plot through Zephyrina's perspective and journey from a tough street cat to a loving pet. One can either let their past harden them or let it soften them to the world around them, and the characters of Applegate's book strive for empathy and softness.--School Library Journal, starred review "A well-paced, reassuring tale of friendship with just a bit of mild tension. Fans of Applegate will be pleased." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB) "Middle-grade veteran Applegate effortlessly weaves a believable animal fantasy." -- The Horn Book
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Bound to Stay Bound Books
Pub date:
2025-09-09
Length:
263 pages
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