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The Cat Who Came to Breakfast

Lilian Jackson Braun (1994)

SubgenreCozy Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesThe Cat Who... #16
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.94
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

MysteryHeartwarmingHumorHappy Ending

Hero archetypes

JournalistDetective / Investigator

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Tropes

Found FamilyFish out of WaterMentor Figure

Themes

Mystery and InvestigationCommunity BondsSmall-Town SecretsAnimal Companionship

Synopsis

When a cabin cruiser mysteriously explodes in the marina of Breakfast Island, newspaper reporter Jim Qwilleran and his feline companions investigate shady happenings at the hot vacation spot. 125,000 first printing.

Is The Cat Who Came to Breakfast appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A gentle mystery with no graphic content. The explosion and investigation involve mild peril but no gore or disturbing details. Perfect for readers who enjoy puzzle-solving and cat companions.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Adults will enjoy following a reporter and his smart cats as they solve the mystery of a boat explosion on vacation.

Tags

Cozy MysteryAmateur DetectiveCat MysteryLight Fantasy