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Cato Hopkins is the youngest member of Mother Hopkins's 'family' - a group of skilled fraudsters and pickpockets. Old age is slowing Mother Hopkins down, and she wants to carry out one last con, a con to outdo all the cons that have gone before.
Quick Summary
In a world of ordinary families, twelve-year-old Cato Hopkins is the youngest member of a criminal dynasty of master tricksters planning their ultimate heist. Kids will cheer for Cato as she uses her quick hands and even quicker mind to outsmart adults twice her age while navigating the tricky loyalty of her unusual family. If your kid loves the puzzle-box mystery of "The Westing Game" or the clever cons in "Heist Society," they'll be hooked on this perfect blend of family drama and high-stakes scheming. Ideal for curious readers in grades 5 through 7 who enjoy stories where brains beat brawn and the underdog wins through wit.