Skippy Blackfeet lives behind the cemetery walls. He’s often hungry and lonely…but at least he’s safe. When May finds Skippy Blackfeet and brings him home, their adventures have only just begun. For starters they need to win May’s dad over. Then there’s the fierce neighbourhood dog, birthday party bungles, tumultuous trips to town, fireworks and thunderstorms, and everything in between! But Skippy Blackfeet and May go together like milk and sardines, and together they can face any challenge. 

Skippy Blackfeet is a heartwarming tale of friendship, acceptance, and belonging that will appeal to anyone who has every questioned their place in the world.

This engaging junior fiction novel explores the friendship between a stray cat and a neurodivergent girl, navigating their relatable challenges through a series of interconnected stories that sparkle with heart and humour. (7-11 years)

Available: 5 March, 2025
Publisher: Wombat Books
ISBN: 9781761111662