Cole the young Akita, Otto the squirrel, and Graham the hawk spend carefree summer days exploring the countryside-until their curiosity draws them to an overgrown farmhouse said to belong to a "scary" cat. Inside lives Rose, a wise old black cat who lives quietly and alone as age slows her down. When the friends begin visiting each day, Otto finds comfort working in Rose's garden while coping with his father's illness. Rose gently teaches Otto (and his friends) about love, grief, and the importance of showing up for the people we care about-even when we can't "fix" what's wrong. Through friendship, service, and shared memories, Otto learns that tending a garden can also help tend a hurting heart.
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