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Synopsis
Further sleuthing by Joe Grey and his band of feline detective pals, this time centering on a twelve-year-old boy left homeless by a fire, and the discovery of the body of his alcoholic guardian in the aftermath.
Is Cat Telling Tales appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This cozy mystery features talking cats solving crimes including a murder investigation. Content includes death, alcoholism themes, and a homeless child, but is handled without graphic violence or explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include addiction, death, and abandonment (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Teens who love clever cat characters solving mysteries will enjoy this lighthearted detective story with serious themes.