About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is craving a sense of agency or looking for a low stakes way to test their bravery. In this interactive adventure, the reader is the protagonist on a family camping trip at Cat's Eye Lake, where a simple hike turns into a supernatural encounter with a village of cat-people. Because the reader chooses which path to take, it provides a safe environment to explore cause and effect and the thrill of mild horror. It is perfectly calibrated for middle-grade readers who enjoy spooky stories but want to remain in the driver's seat. While there are over twenty different endings, some involving scary transformations or close calls, the tone remains firmly in the realm of campy, fast-paced entertainment. It is an ideal choice for reluctant readers or kids who enjoy puzzles and decision-making over traditional linear narratives.
