The Stink Files, Dossier 002: To Scratch a Thief - Hardcover

Holm & Hamel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060529822 ISBN 13: 9780060529826

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2004

Synopsis

When a mysterious figure threatens the safety of his new family, Mr. Stink is unwilling to let anything happen to his new happy home and so decides to examine every clue in order to track down the evil-doer who hides in the cover of darkness.

About this title

About the Author:

Holm & Hamel can neither confirm nor deny any knowledge regarding the whereabouts of Agent Bristlefur, alias Mr. Stink. They may or may not live in the vicinity of Washington, D.C., and they are rumored to have more than zero but fewer than two cats.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-5 - In this second adventure, the cat counterspy, Mr. Stink, is still tracking down the murderer of his former human, and the six-toed white Persian, Macavity, is his prime suspect. While on the trail of the killer, Mr. Stink becomes involved in discovering who is stealing expensive bags of cat chow from the Parkside Pet Foods Store, owned by his new family. In scenes that will cause chuckles, he leaps onto a garbage truck to catch a ride, and he gets help from two mice who high-five one another and from a feisty dog who sends and retrieves messages via the Bark Network. The feline puts together clues to conclude that Macavity and his gang are the culprits here as well. Isabella, a lovely orange-furred cat, is frequently Mr. Stink's rescuer just as his nemesis is ready to pounce. Drawings in tones ranging from creamy white and pearl gray to ebony embellish the mystery and provide a realistic atmosphere that invites young readers into this striped sleuth's adventures. With comical intrigue, a cliff-hanger ending, and plot twists, this novel will appeal to young readers of detective stories, and it's an extra treat for "Geronimo Stilton" fans. - James K. Irwin, Nichols Library, Naperville, IL
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About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0060529822
• ISBN 13: 9780060529826
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 131
• Illustrator: Weinman Brad