Spy Cat - Hardcover

Kehret, Peg; The Cat, Pete

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0525470468 ISBN 13: 9780525470465

Publisher: Dutton Juvenile, 2003

Synopsis

Although able to understand English, Pete the cat is unable to speak it and so must find a clever way to communicate with Alex about the men who burglarized his home and kidnapped his little brother, Benji, in order to get him back safely.

About this title

About the Author:

Peg Kehret, who lives in Washington State, is the author of many award-winning children's books, including The Stranger Next Door.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-7-In this second adventure starring the feline, the Kendrill family is alarmed when they hear that a neighbor's house has been burglarized. Sixth-grader Alex and his six-year-old brother, Benjie, worry and wonder what they would do if their house were robbed. Everyone is understandably nervous, except Pete, who is sure he can protect his family; after all, he is a perfect watchcat. He does see the next robbery in progress and tries to warn Alex and his friend Rocky. However, while Pete can understand human speech, people can't understand Cat, much to his disappointment and frustration. Then all of his abilities are needed when the Kendrills' house becomes the next target. He tries to stop the burglars, only to have his plan backfire and turn serious when Benjie is missing. It takes the child's bravery and observational powers and the feline's wild antics and loud meowing to capture the crooks. This is a fast-moving mystery adventure that readers of James Howe's "Sebastian Barth" series (S & S) or Betsy Byars's "Herculeah Jones" books (Viking) will enjoy. Pete's observations are printed in italics so readers always know exactly what he thinks.
Terrie Dorio, Santa Monica Public Library, CA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0525470468
• ISBN 13: 9780525470465
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192