Atticus Claw Breaks the Law (Atticus Claw: World's Greatest Cat Detective)

Atticus Claw Breaks the Law (Atticus Claw: World's Greatest Cat Detective)

by Mark Ecob (Illustrator), Mark Ecob (Illustrator), Jennifer Gray (Author)

Synopsis

Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, 2014 When Atticus receives a mysterious message asking him to a meeting in a sleepy coastal town, he packs his bags and sets off. The world's greatest cat burglar likes a good mystery and this time curiosity has got the better of him. The writer of the message, it turns out, is none other than Jimmy the Magpie, gang leader. He wants Atticus to steal all the jewels in town and leave the humans baffled. And what could be more straightforward? But when Atticus moves in with Inspector Cheddar and his family, he starts to wonder if a life of crime is really for him . . .

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More Information

Format: paperback
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published:

ISBN 10: 0571284493
ISBN 13: 9780571284498
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Atticus Claw Breaks the Law, by Jennifer Gray, introduces Atticus Grammaticus Cattypus Claw - the world's greatest cat burglar!

Media Reviews
'Readers who love animals, especially cats, will be purring throughout. A purrfect caper for a not-too-criminal kitty.' Kirkus Reviews

'Young readers will adore Atticus' Independent

'I really enjoyed reading Atticus Claw. I like the idea that animals make plans together but I was glad Atticus was one of the good guys in the end. I would like to read more stories about Atticus Claw!' Shannon, aged 9 Scholastic Bookclub 12/4/12

'This new book about a cat burglar is really worth a read ... Great read!' ABC Magazine

Author Bio
Jennifer has been writing children's comedy for a couple of years. A former Barrister, she knows how to spot a cat burglar when she sees one, especially when he's a large tabby with a chewed ear and a handkerchief round his neck that says Atticus Claw. Jennifer's other books for children include Guinea Pigs On Line, co-written with Amanda Swift and published by Quercus. Jennifer lives in London and Scotland with her husband and four children, and of course Henry, a friendly but enigmatic cat.