SOLVED. children's/YA SF with cats that were scientists and a girl learning to use telekinesis. [s]

[Jessica]

I read this in my school library in the late 1980s. I remember that the protagonist was a girl who was learning to use telekinesis with the help of her cat friends who were a species with human intelligence. The cats were scientists who used a prosthesis to be able to have manual dexterity like a human. The two races were living on the same planet or possibly space station in harmony but I don't remember whether the feline species was alien in origin.

[Adele]

This sounds like The Looking Glass Factor

[Jessica]

Wow! From the little bit I read online about this book I think you have done it. I'm going to order a used copy so my 10 year old daughter can read it too. Thanks!

[Kris]

I see your request is marked Solved. Glad you found your book, Jessica. Hope your daughter enjoys it as well.

[Adele]

You're very welcome. I also read this from my school library in the 1980s and it was very memorable. :) Hope your daughter likes it.