Description

Caroline Paul tells the true story of her missing cat, Tibby. He went missing for weeks as she healed from an accident. Paul feared they had lost him. So did her partner, artist Wendy MacNaughton, who draws for books. Then he came home and seemed at ease about his time away. Their shy, nervous cat now seemed keen to explore.

His return brought joy, but it also raised questions. Where had he gone, and did he prefer someone else? The pair set out to learn how Tibby spent his time. They used GPS to track him and tried video cameras. They sought help from people who trace lost pets. They also asked people who claimed to have psychic powers.

This warm, funny true tale looks at the bond between people and pets. It speaks to those who know love can drive strange acts. MacNaughton's playful drawings help Paul tell the story of their search. Both trace the cat's trips and the pair's own fears.

Paul also wrote East Wind, Rain, a novel set in the past. She wrote Fighting Fire, a memoir, too. The New York Times has run MacNaughton's drawings. The Wall Street Journal has run them too.