Cry of the Cat

In R.L. Stine's "Cry of the Cat," Alison, a young actress, accidentally runs over a black cat on her way to school rehearsal. Initially feeling bad, she tries to move on, but the cat, seemingly endowed with more than nine lives, begins to stalk her. The narrative quickly shifts from a moment of accidental harm to a chilling tale of supernatural revenge, as Alison finds herself trapped in a terrifying cycle of encounters with the vengeful feline. This Goosebumps installment explores themes of guilt, consequence, and fear, wrapped in a fast-paced, suspenseful plot. It's suitable for children aged 4-11, though parents of younger readers might want to preview the scary elements.

A girl named Alison is an actor of a school play with her friend Ryan. One day she rides her new bike to school for rehearsal when she accidentally runs over and kills a cat. Alison feels bad at first but then gets over it...until she finds out that the cat seems to have nine lives!!!