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It's Like This, Cat
Emily Cheney Neville · Book · 2019
What hooked you in It's Like This, Cat is the way a young person navigates the complexities of growing up alongside an animal companion.
Films on the same thread
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Walt Becker · Film · 2021
Just as Dave finds solace in his tomcat in It's Like This, Cat, Emily discovers that an unlikely animal friend helps her navigate the difficulties of fitting in at home.
Flow
Film · 2024
Much like the protagonist of It's Like This, Cat, this solitary feline must rely on independence and resilience to adapt to a changing world while forging new, unexpected connections.
A Street Cat Named Bob
Roger Spottiswoode · Film · 2016
This story mirrors the transformative human-animal bond found in It's Like This, Cat, showing how a stray cat becomes the anchor for a person struggling to find their own way.
Kitbull
Rosana Sullivan · Film · 2019
This short film captures the same spirit of independence seen in It's Like This, Cat, highlighting how a stray animal can provide the companionship necessary to overcome personal isolation.
Series on the same thread
The Amazing World of Gumball
Ben Bocquelet · Series · 2011
While more comedic than It's Like This, Cat, this series explores similar themes of family dynamics and the everyday adventures of a young cat growing up in a city.
Anne with an E
Moira Walley-Beckett · Series · 2017
Like the protagonist in It's Like This, Cat, this story follows an outsider fighting for acceptance, capturing the same poignant struggle to define one's own path during adolescence.
Wayne
Shawn Simmons · Series · 2019
This gritty narrative shares the rebellious, coming-of-age energy of It's Like This, Cat, focusing on a young person navigating a difficult family legacy while seeking independence on his own terms.
Love, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
Victor’s journey of self-discovery and navigating complex family relationships mirrors the internal growth experienced by Dave in It's Like This, Cat as he figures out his place in the world.
Podcasts on the same thread
The MeidasTouch Podcast
MeidasTouch Network · Podcast · 2026
If It's Like This, Cat hit, The MeidasTouch Podcast shares the thread.
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
If It's Like This, Cat hit, To Live and Die in LA shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is It's Like This, Cat a Newbery award-winning book?
Yes, It's Like This, Cat is a Newbery-winning classic novel. It tells the story of a young New Yorker named Dave Mitchell who navigates his relationship with his father and the world while caring for a prickly tomcat.
What is the central conflict in It's Like This, Cat?
The central conflict in It's Like This, Cat involves the frequent disagreements between Dave Mitchell and his father. These arguments often cause stress within the household and trigger his mother's asthma, leading Dave to storm out of the house.
Who is the main character in It's Like This, Cat?
The main character in It's Like This, Cat is a young New Yorker named Dave Mitchell. He attempts to figure out the world on his own terms and develops a significant bond with a big, handsome tomcat he brings home.
Why does Dave Mitchell bring a tomcat home in It's Like This, Cat?
In It's Like This, Cat, Dave Mitchell decides to bring a big, handsome tomcat home despite his father's disapproval. This decision serves as a way for Dave to assert his independence while navigating the strained dynamics of his family life.