Local historians say that her twin brother, Thurston, had died from an accidental fall near Lockmaster.

When Thelma decides to turn the opera house into a film club, Dick is offered the job of manager.

Peter Cannon of Publishers Weekly reviewed the book saying, "In her inimitable gentle style, Braun documents the daily activities of the inhabitants of Pickax.

"[2] Rex E. Klett of Library Journal reviewed the book saying, "For all of those cat aficionados out there, here is more quaint, small-town goings-on.

[4] Booklist and Publishers Weekly reviewed the audiobook narrated by George Guidall.