This absorbing, heartfelt novel seamlessly blends the challenges of life with a neurodivergent child into a story of one tween's burgeoning self-awareness as she figures out how to reclaim her childhood

New York Times

An engaging, honest book - I love Cat, and you will, too!

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Newbery Honor-winning author of THE WAR THAT SAVED MY LIFE

I could almost smell the ocean air as I read Gillian McDunn's Caterpillar Summer. What a beautiful story of family, forgiveness, life on an island, and growing up

Kate Messner, acclaimed author of THE SEVENTH WISH and BREAKOUT

[A] well-written book about the struggles of a fractured family

School Library Connection

This absorbing, unsentimental account of recognition and reconciliation looks at family, friendship and independence from a whole series of angles, an engaging lightness of touch belying its deep themes and thoughtfulness.

CBI Reading Guide 2019-20