Teacher's Pet by Morris Gleitzman

'How could you, pet?' said Mum.
'How could you raffle a member of the family?'

Ginger is named after a cat. Some people reckon she's more like the fierce stray dog she takes to Pets Day.

Ginger tries to be good, but it's not easy when your mum puts cat food in your breakfast bowl.

It gets even harder when the school principal starts trying to kill your best friend.

The funny and exciting story of a kid who's allergic to cats -- and possibly her family as well.