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Something is wrong when movie star Thelma Thackeray, supposedly a native of Moose County, returns home after a six-decade-long Hollywood career to open a film club in the deserted opera house. Book #25
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From the moment a legendary movie star rolls back into Moose County to turn a dusty opera house into a film club, the story is already buzzing with old-Hollywood glamour and oddball locals. Koko the Siamese, whose nose for clues is matched only by his talent for turning everyday objects into disaster, ends up literally bringing down a house something that's both laugh-out-loud funny and just a little spooky for younger readers. The mystery unfolds as the cat and his human sidekick dig up hidden film reels, secret passageways, and a decades-old scandal, keeping the pages turning without ever getting too dark. Kids who love a good puzzle, cat antics, or stories where the pet solves the crime will find plenty to smile about, and it reads like a lighter version of a classic Nancy Drew adventure with a feline twist. If you're a fan of the cozy, clue-hunting style found in the earlier Cat Who books, this one feels fresh thanks to the film-industry backdrop while still delivering the same warm, amusing vibe.