A story about cats written by a cat Clawdia, a cat who lives in luxury, recounts a dream in which her twin sister Jet, a stray, meets Clem, another stray. Jet, like her sister, is able to read and write English. Clem, however, is illiterate and also sad because he cannot find his sister, Catrina. He thinks she headed south to the sea after their home was flooded. Jet and Clem set out to find her. During their travels they meet other cats and animals. Clawdia's dream reveals how cats have made an impact on education, religion, history, science, and the English language.