About This Book
In Sierra Harimann's 'Curiosity Killed the Cat,' eleven-year-old Hannah is uprooted from her familiar life and moved to Sleepy Hollow to live with her dad, stepmom, and a truly unpleasant stepsister. Adding to her woes, her beloved cat, Icky, goes missing, and mysterious scratching sounds plague her nights. Living next to a spooky cemetery, Hannah soon finds herself questioning the local legends of a ghost cat. This chapter book expertly blends the challenges of adjusting to a new blended family with a gentle, age-appropriate mystery, exploring themes of fear, loneliness, and finding connection in unexpected places. It's suitable for children navigating new family dynamics or those who enjoy a mild spooky adventure.
Hannah isn't thrilled to be moving in with her dad and his new family, who live right next to a spooky cemetery. Luckily, Hannah doesn't believe all the "ghost cat" stories she's heard about the graveyard. Not so luckily, the cemetery is the least of Hannah's troubles. Her stepsister, Madison, is the meanest girl in Hannah's grade. Her cat, Icky, has been missing since the move. And worst of all, Hannah can't sleep at night: Something keeps scratching at her door, but when she looks for it, nothing is ever there! Hannah's starting to wonder -- could those scary stories be true after all?
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Hannah feel about moving and living with her new family? Have you ever had to adjust to a big change?
2
What would you do if you heard strange scratching noises at your door at night?
3
Why do you think Madison (Molly) is so mean to Hannah? How do you think Hannah should handle it?
4
What does the proverb 'Curiosity killed the cat' mean? How does it relate to Hannah's story?
5
How does Hannah's relationship with the stray cat help her feel less lonely?
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