Emily is thrilled that her playful tabby kitten, Charlie, is settling in well—except for one thing: he refuses to wear a collar! When Emily is chosen for the school football team, her schedule suddenly fills up, and she has little time left for her curious kitten.
Feeling lonely and bored, Charlie begins to wander beyond the garden wall. He soon discovers a kind neighbour who gives him plenty of attention and affection. But when Charlie starts disappearing more often—and then doesn’t come home at all—Emily begins to worry. What if Charlie has found a new home… and no longer wants to be hers?