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Description
In the small town of Crozet, Virginia, postmistress Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and her tiger cat Mrs. Murphy investigate a series of crimes that begin with stolen hubcaps and escalate to the mysterious death of a dissolute young mechanic. As the town prepares for its annual Dogwood Festival, another death and a shooting occur, leading to the discovery of a large sum of money. The feline sleuth uses her intuition to solve the crimes while navigating the springtime chaos affecting both humans and animals in the community.
Quick Summary
Mrs. Murphy the detective cat is the star of this cozy mystery, using her feline instincts to sniff out clues while her human partner follows along in this small-town whodunit set during a lively spring festival. Kids will adore watching a clever cat solve crimes before the humans even know what's happening, with plenty of cat-related humor and a nail-biting race against time to catch a killer before someone else gets hurt. If your kid loves the animal mysteries of "Geronimo Stilton" or the small-town charm of "The Sisters Grimm," they'll be hooked on this purr-fectly entertaining series. With a 4.7 AR level and engaging mystery plot, it's ideal for kids in grades 5 through 8 who enjoy animal protagonists and clever puzzles.