Peter's cat, Shadow, had been a birthday present from his mom. She had said he was old enough to be responsible for a pet. But now Shadow had disappeared. Peter knew it was up to him to find her. He begins his search in the neighborhood on the island where he lives. He puts up posters and asks the summer residents if they have seen his cat, but Shadow is not found. Peter realizes that his cat may not be in the neighborhood, but somewhere else on the island. Clues eventually convince Peter that Shadow is not on the island anymore, but on the mainland. He tells his ideas to his neighbor, Mr....

A hurricane is headed towards the island where Peter lives. As the storm moves closer, the residents are ordered to evacuate to the mainland. Peter plans to take his cat, Shadow, with him. However, Shadow disappears as Peter and his mom get ready to leave. They spend the next few days in an evacuation shelter. Peter is anxious to return to the island to find his cat. Does Shadow survive the fury of the hurricane? The surprises that await Peter will delight readers.