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The Cat Who Smelled a Rat

Lilian Jackson Braun (2001)

SubgenreCozy Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Cat Who... #23
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.91

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ArsonViolence

Protagonist archetypes

Beast Companion Story

Synopsis

October arrives in Moose County on the heels of a long drought, and the citizens of Pickax worry about wildfires. Their fears are realised with a case of arson - and the shooting of a fire-watcher. It's up to Qwilleran and Co to solve the crime.

Is The Cat Who Smelled a Rat appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A gentle cozy mystery featuring arson and a shooting, but violence is off-page and non-graphic. The focus is on amateur sleuthing with help from clever cats in a small-town setting.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include arson and violence.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

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

Who'll love this

Readers who love clever cats helping solve mysteries in a charming small town will enjoy following Qwilleran and his feline companions.

Tags

Cozy MysteryAnimal MysterySmall Town Mystery