Yasmin has a problem. Her cat's just had six kittens and Mum says Yasmin can't keep them. If she doesn't find homes for them they'll have to go to the Cat Protection home! Mr Williams has asked the class to write a diary so Yasmin writes down all her worries. Will Yasmin be able to find the courage to stand up in front of the class to ask for help with the kittens before it's too late

GHILLIAN POTTS read English at King's, London, before working in a variety of jobs including publishing, bookselling and teaching. She is both a mother and a grandmother and lives in South London.