“A whimsical, suspenseful adventure that weaves mystery and magic into a heartfelt exploration of sibling bonds.” – Kirkus Reviews "This is a quirky, lighthearted adventure that incorporates clever cats, curious youngsters, aliens, zombies, and other disasters with weightier themes of friendship and family connection. Eatons manages a tone of whimsy and wit, with brisk prose and elements of suspense that lock in readers' attention." – The BookLife Prize Siblings Marlow and Zach Metzler are curious about everything – asteroid-bound space probes, pirate ships in the woods, abandoned hotels hidden high in the mountains. Leo, a neighborhood cat, is curious about nothing – not pizza slices, not peacock feathers, not even laser pointers ( especially not laser pointers). But when all the birds in their neighborhood vanish and insects can’t find their way home, the three face a mystery neither can solve by themselves. As they race to find a missing teacher and stop a possible alien invasion, Marlow, Zach, and Leo must lead a ragtag band of new friends and kitty commandos against zombies, monster cats, and earthquakes to save their town and maybe, the world! " FIVE STARS - A Wildly Imaginative, Heartfelt Sci-Fi Adventure for Young Readers! THE CURIOSITES by W.H. Eatons is an absolute delight from start to finish! This story bursts with adventure, heart, and just the right amount of weird—and I mean that in the best way possible. Siblings Marlow and Zach Metzler are endlessly curious, and their thirst for discovery launches them (and readers) into a fast-paced mystery full of disappearing animals, creepy spores, secret hideouts, and—yes—possible alien invasions" - LadyO_Reads, TikTok " FIVE STARS - An utterly captivating and fascinating story that has science and curiosity while infusing cat humour. The elements of surprises, mystery and twists kept me turning its pages. The author has an incredible writing style, it's propulsive and captivating. I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook as the narrator did an amazing job. As an avid reader of middle grade novels, this book was an absolute page-tuner and the adventure is something that you shouldn't miss out on." - Katherine Love Books, Instagram " THE CURIOSITIES is a cute and wonderful middle grade novel about a brother and sister duo who must save their town from an otherworldly attack. They're helped by the brave but quirky neighborhood cats. This would make a great read aloud for upper elementary grade classrooms. It's a very enjoyable read with both humorous and touching moments." - Anna Lawrence, The Reading Retriever " It has been a while since I have read a middle grade book, but I am once again astounded by the creativity in this genre. The story was outlandish, and yet it was rooted in the real world representing real issues society and the environment face. It was nice to have a neurodivergent main character and a rag tag band of oddballs...I like when all the kids are weird, because most kids are just that. It can be cool to be curious and smart and wanting to save the world!" - Kari Patel, Kari's Book Club " A compelling blend of family drama, magical realism, and suspense. The story's alternating third-person perspectives, which shift between Marlow, Zach, and multiple animals, create a richly layered narrative. Marlow's steady, nurturing presence is balanced by Zach's heightened sensitivity to his environment, and their bond becomes a central aspect of the novel, which skillfully addresses themes of adaptability, friendship, and the power of family..." - Kirkus Reviews " FIVE STARS - Such a cute story and I was fully invested in the friends who banded together to solve the mystery ...The author does a phenomenal job of addressing Zach's autism by making it more like his superpower rather than a hindrance. The author also shows how some characters such as other school kids do not understand autism and thus see it as a weakness or see Zach as just "being different"...such a cute story and I was fully invested in the friends who banded together to solve the mystery." - Rachael Hamilton, Coffee, Books, & Rain " This is definitely one for those kids who love science, space, bugs, and exploring nature! It combines nature conservation, space facts, and exogeology with a Nancy Drew/ Hardy Boys style mystery—oh, and did I mention the cats? So many cats. I love finding books with positive autistic representation. Eatons does a wonderful job of showcasing Zach's strengths and presenting them as a part of his autism rather than as existing in spite of it. He also doesn't shy away from showing readers the challenges Zach faces, such as with peers and school. I loved the relationship between Zach and Marlow, and that we got to see it from both sides; Eatons even added a layer of complexity to this relationship that is incredibly realistic. As an autistic person myself and an older sibling to an autistic brother, I often found myself heav