cover image A CAT OF A DIFFERENT COLOR

A CAT OF A DIFFERENT COLOR

Steven Bauer, A CAT OF A DIFFERENT COLORSte. , $4.50 (208pp) ISBN 978-0-440-41637-1

The citizens of a small town elect a newcomer, Jeremiah Hoytie, as mayor over the far more worthy local candidate. "Most of the pleasure comes from laughing at the Hoyties, who, in both the text and Raglin's comic line drawings, are ridiculous enough to elicit a few chuckles," wrote PW. Ages 8-12. (July)