The Cat at the Wall

Quietly moving, full of surprises and, with Clare's colloquial and spirited voice, highly readable. * Kirkus Reviews *
There are no black and whites here, only ordinary people caught in the tangle of history, misunderstanding, and fear. * Booklist *
The ultimate message that every one has a story and that everyone has a chance at redemption is a hopeful one ... a useful fictional counterpart to Ellis' nonfiction work. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
The characters' complexities are slowly revealed, adding layers to the story. Readers are plunged into the narrative, in the same way Clare must face her new feline life. * School Library Journal *
Ellis's premise is an unusual one, but with it she crafts a thought-provoking and sensitive story about the power of empathy and selflessness. * Publishers Weekly *
Without editorializing, Ellis's suspenseful and thought-provoking novel offers a touching, humane context for one of the world's most intractable situations. * New York Times *
Ellis takes quiet characterizations and situations, using gently eloquent descriptions and dialogue to immerse the reader in the raw tension. * Library Media Connection *