The Cat Man of Aleppo

The courageous and true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War offered safe haven to Aleppo's abandoned cats.

Aleppo's city center no longer echoes with the rich, exciting sounds of copper-pot pounding and traditional sword sharpening. His neighborhood is empty--except for the many cats left behind.

Alaa loves Aleppo, but when war comes his neighbors flee to safety, leaving their many pets behind. Alaa decides to stay--he can make a difference by driving an ambulance, carrying the sick and wounded to safety. One day he hears hungry cats calling out to him on his way home. They are lonely and scared, just like him. He feeds and pets them to let them know they are loved. The next day more cats come, and then even more There are too many for Alaa to take care of on his own. Alaa has a big heart, but he will need help from others if he wants to keep all of his new friends safe.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/14/2020
ISBN: 9781984813787
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.80h x 9.20w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2020 pg. 134
Booklist 02/01/2020 pg. 38
Publishers Weekly 03/02/2020
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2020 pg. 103
School Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 116
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2020 - Book Of Special Distinction