An a-PAW-rable two-colour, highly-illustrated young fiction series from best-selling author and illustrator Laura Ellen Anderson!
Meet the STAR KITTIES – the cutest cats ever! These loveable, magical kitties get up to all sorts of fun adventures and mischief in Whiskery Paw with their best friend Tabitha Flair.
Today it's Tabitha's birthday! She’s so excited to spend the day with the Star Kitties … but when she gets to Whiskery Paw, Queen Moggaline has gone missing! Any plans for a birthday party soon change into a search party. Can Tabitha solve the missing moggy mystery AND still have a super special birthday?
Laura Ellen Anderson is the illustrator of several books for children, as well as the author-illustrator of the graphic novel Evil Emperor Penguin. Laura Ellen Anderson lives in London.
This was so cute! I adore Laura Ellen Anderson’s books and this one is no different! Gorgeous illustration style, proper cute story and made me smile all the way through. This is going to be a great series for younger readers!
This was cute! Book one is a mystery, but I suspect the series will go in more of a portal fantasy direction as the mystery is just to serve this first plot. I do like when the first two books in an early chapter book series publish at once since readers will quickly digest the first book.
Als kattenliefhebber was ik natuurlijk enorm nieuwsgierig naar dit boek! Het begint al goed, met een kaart van de wonderlijke wereld van Snorrepootweg, met plekken als de Pluizige Pootbergen en Lapjesstad. Daarna een overzicht van alle magische katten die we in dit boek tegenkomen als de Leeskat en de Postkat. Dan zit ik dus al op mijn roze poezelige kattenwolk ;-)
Tara woont aan de Snorrepootweg in een klein huisje dat verscholen ligt.
“Maar soms bewaren de kleinste plekken de grootste geheimen.
Achterin de tuin staat een tuinhuisje. De deur zit op slot en het lukt Tara en mama niet om hem open te krijgen. Totdat ze op een dag een sleutel vindt in de tuin. Daarmee lukte het haar de deur te openen en belandde ze in de wonderlijke wereld van de magische kattenbende.
“Tara Zwier volede zich wat kwikkel en wat kwakkel. Zo opgewonden was ze.”
Het was namelijk haar verjaardag! En feestjes worden altijd uitgebreid gevierd op de Snorrepootweg. Maar vandaag lijkt iedereen haar verjaardag wel vergeten….
“Kittige kattenpoten!” zei Tara. Ze tuimelde bijna weer in de fontein. “Wat is er in snormansnaam aan de hand?”
Wat blijkt? De koningin is weg! Ze kunnen haar nergens vinden. Tara gaat samen met de detecivekat, “Spinlock Holmes”, op zoek en komt op allerlei wonderlijke plekken en praat met de magische katten. Nergens vindt ze de koningin. Gaat het hun lukken om deze zaak op te lossen?
Een heerlijk schattig verhaal met een heel grappig, poezelig ;-) taalgebruik. Voor kattenliefhebbers, maar ook voor iedereen die dol is op boeken vol tekeningen, korte stukjes tekst, een snufje magie, en lieve dieren.
Detective Kitty is on the Case! is a charming and engaging children's mystery that combines magical cats, friendship, and adventure into a story that young readers will find difficult to put down. Set in the whimsical world of Whiskery Paw, the story follows Tabitha Flair and the lovable Star Kitties as they embark on a mission to solve the mystery of Queen Moggaline’s disappearance. What begins as a birthday celebration quickly turns into an exciting investigation filled with clues, surprises, and teamwork. One of the book’s greatest strengths is its balance of mystery and warmth. The missing queen provides enough intrigue to keep readers invested, while the strong friendships and playful atmosphere ensure the story remains lighthearted and fun. The magical feline characters are especially memorable, bringing personality and humor to every chapter. The illustrated format also makes the book highly accessible for younger readers transitioning into longer fiction, offering visual support that enhances both engagement and confidence. Overall, Detective Kitty is on the Case! is an entertaining and heartwarming adventure filled with mystery, magic, and adorable characters. It is an excellent choice for young readers who enjoy animal stories, gentle mysteries, and imaginative worlds filled with friendship and fun.
Picked this up after seeing Laura Ellen Anderson speak — she is pure magic and her illustrations are just stunning! ✨🐱
I loved the idea of Whiskery Paw — a whole world of kitties with stars on their bellies, each with their own personality (forest kitty, reading kitty, fashion kitty, cupcake kitty… I mean 😍).
The story is sweet, playful and full of mischief, with a lovely mix of adventure and heart.
🌟Would definitely recommend to growing or reluctant readers, but honestly, it’s one everyone can enjoy!!🌟
From Whiskery Paw itself to each of the Star Kitties, animal and cat lovers of all ages with ADORE this. Each Kitty is so unique and brilliant, everyone will have a favourite. This world is filled with stars and sparkle flowers, cat behaviour and humour. The characters and magic are the cutest kind that will make your heart glow.
Cuter than a basketful of kittens. Absolutely perfect for readers aged 5 years and over. There’s a full review on my blog: https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home...
Adorable in every way: world-building (I *love* cat puns 😆💖), character design, illustration and story. Looking forward to the next book in the series.😃
I love Lauren Ellen Anderson’s other series and this one has magical cats so it’s no surprise that it is incredibly cute! My 5 year old granddaughter will love this I sure and I’m looking forward to meeting all the other kitties in later books. Just delightful!