Leonard (My Life as a Cat)

How does the novel balance humor and deep emotional themes? How does the humor help to make the novel’s themes more accessible to a middle-grade readership?

What role does loneliness play in the novel? How do Leonard and Olive cope with their feelings of isolation?

Leonard often struggles with language and communication. How does the novel use this motif to explore the nature of identity and connection?

Compare and contrast Leonard (My Life as a Cat) to one of Sorosiak’s other novels, such as Always, Clementine. How are the texts different or similar in their approach to their animal protagonists? What key themes and ideas do the two novels share?

Explore the role of animals in the text. How are other animals depicted? What is their wider significance in the text?

What is the significance of nature and the environment in the novel? How do elements like water, storms, and the sky connect to Leonard’s journey?

The theme of choice appears multiple times in the novel. How do Leonard and Olive navigate difficult decisions, and what do their choices reveal about them?

The novel ends with Leonard saying, “I’m home.” How does the novel explore the meaning of home?