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Pete the Cat #3
Trapped
A new Pete the Cat mystery in paperback for the first time! Alex and his friends witness a pig falling from a speeding red truck. Working with the police and an animal rescue group, the kids get permission to keep the pig. But after a local TV station runs a story about the rescue, the angry truck driver shows up at Alex's house, determined to take the pig to slaughter. Who is this man? What is he hiding? Pete uses his skills to solve the mystery but, as usual, his humans don't understand. When the dangerous situation turns deadly, can Pete save himself?
192 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Peg Kehret
75 books639 followersPeg Kehret writes middle grade fiction and nonfiction. She's won dozens of state children's choice awards, where kids vote for their favorite book.
When she was twelve, Peg was paralyzed with polio. Most of her protagonists are the age she was then.
A volunteer with animal rescue groups, three of Peg's books are co-authored by Pete the Cat."
When she was twelve, Peg was paralyzed with polio. Most of her protagonists are the age she was then.
A volunteer with animal rescue groups, three of Peg's books are co-authored by Pete the Cat."
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June 25, 2013
Pete the Cat never ceases to amuse the little kid in me.
April 26, 2018
“Pete thrust his hind foot toward the gun, hoping to spoil the man’s aim. His foot came down on the trigger. BANG! The sound exploded, echoing through the forest.” Alex, his brother, Benjie and their friends all witness a pig fall out of a truck, speeding down the road in the book “Trapped” by Peg Kehret. They take it to a vet and keep it to be sure it is safe. Pete, Alex’s cat, decides to check all of this out. He’s not supposed to be out of the house, but he always wants to be. Soon enough. Pete is stolen, and almost killed. What will happen to him now? Will he be killed? Will he run away? This book is a great mixture of a mystery and realistic fiction. The events that take place really make the reader want to keep reading.
The use of words in this book really help describe the scene in the book, and make the reader want to read more and more of the book. Places in the book, such as “the mighty warrior cat will go into attack mode” and “he jumped on the window ledge and watched the four children go down the driveway and turn onto Elm Lane.” The descriptive words would be “Elm Lane” and “mighty warrior.” This encourages the reader to get stuck into reading more of the story and wanting to see what happens next.
The mysteries that continue to happen in the book also want to make the reader continue reading. Sometimes, the mysteries may be small, such as if they will capture the man that dropped the pig out of his truck. These mysteries could be the opposite, such as if Pete will survive or get killed. Things like this make Peg Kehret a great author, making the stories she writes better and better. She also makes a great mixture of two genres mixed into one with the way she writes.
Overall, “Trapped” has been one of the best books I have read in a long time. The mix of mysteries and realistic fiction can make any reader become instantly interested in the book. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves mysteries or anyone who loves realistic fiction books. The way Peg Kehret mixes these two genres is incredible. The theme in this book really influences people to work hard to get or protect something you want or love. Doing this can get you what you want to accomplish. I enjoyed this book very much, and I hope you can too.
The use of words in this book really help describe the scene in the book, and make the reader want to read more and more of the book. Places in the book, such as “the mighty warrior cat will go into attack mode” and “he jumped on the window ledge and watched the four children go down the driveway and turn onto Elm Lane.” The descriptive words would be “Elm Lane” and “mighty warrior.” This encourages the reader to get stuck into reading more of the story and wanting to see what happens next.
The mysteries that continue to happen in the book also want to make the reader continue reading. Sometimes, the mysteries may be small, such as if they will capture the man that dropped the pig out of his truck. These mysteries could be the opposite, such as if Pete will survive or get killed. Things like this make Peg Kehret a great author, making the stories she writes better and better. She also makes a great mixture of two genres mixed into one with the way she writes.
Overall, “Trapped” has been one of the best books I have read in a long time. The mix of mysteries and realistic fiction can make any reader become instantly interested in the book. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves mysteries or anyone who loves realistic fiction books. The way Peg Kehret mixes these two genres is incredible. The theme in this book really influences people to work hard to get or protect something you want or love. Doing this can get you what you want to accomplish. I enjoyed this book very much, and I hope you can too.
March 27, 2023
I adore Pete the cat and his love of c-a-t words, kitty num nums, catapaulting on to the tv center, and being with his family. He reminds me a lot of my cat Charlie, though, as far as I know, Charlie doesn't read the dictionary or write books.
This installment was really good. Intense, but still funny too. I also liked the advocacy against animal-cruelty as well. It was factual but not graphic or too much for a young reader or a sensitive person (me) to handle. The author handled the issue very well for a book targeted for this age-range. I thoroughly enjoy these books and I'm very sad I've just finished the last one. If you are a cat lover, a mystery lover, an adventure lover, (you get the point right?) well then you'll love this book. This series! Pete is charming and funny, and the rest of the cast just really add to the charm of this series.
This installment was really good. Intense, but still funny too. I also liked the advocacy against animal-cruelty as well. It was factual but not graphic or too much for a young reader or a sensitive person (me) to handle. The author handled the issue very well for a book targeted for this age-range. I thoroughly enjoy these books and I'm very sad I've just finished the last one. If you are a cat lover, a mystery lover, an adventure lover, (you get the point right?) well then you'll love this book. This series! Pete is charming and funny, and the rest of the cast just really add to the charm of this series.
December 9, 2021
Pet the cat is very smart; he reads, can understand English, solves mysteries, and wants to be part of what his humans are doing. A pig falls off the back of a truck; the kids see it happen and call an animal rights group to come rescue the pig. A TV station does a piece about it and the nasty man who lost the pig comes to get her back. Thus begins a series of incidents involving the kids, the pig, and Pete the cat.
June 15, 2021
This is the third book about Pete the Cat and his family. The author writes a very exciting story and the author definitely knows cats! These are great books for not only 8 to 12 year olds but for older people, especially if they like cats. I just wish there were a few illustrations to go with the text. That's why I only give a 4 star rating.
August 15, 2024
The first two Pete the Cat books, I read when I was a bit younger ... like still in middle school. I found out about this one later - and I still love Pete the Cat :)
PS- I commented on the first two books like I was that younger reader because as I read this one years after them, it made me feel like a little kid again.
PS- I commented on the first two books like I was that younger reader because as I read this one years after them, it made me feel like a little kid again.
March 7, 2017
Good book for youthful readers. Even kept me guessing!
October 11, 2018
Read for one of my school book clubs. It was fine, decent excitement and funny with the cat co-writing. But as an adult, I have some questions about the general PCness...
February 12, 2012
3.5 stars---Animal-loving author Peg Kehret is back in form in this entertaining juvenile fiction novel for young cat lovers and mystery fans.
This time, Pete's tangling with a dangerous illegal trapper who sees animals only as a source of income. The story begins when Pete's humans discover a leghold trap set unlawfully in the woods near their home. The mystery deepens when a pig falls off the back of a recklessly-driven vehicle--and her cruel owner starts demanding her back from the animal rehabber who is caring for her.
Humane folks will be pleased that Kehret wrote Trapped! with a healthy dose of animal awareness. The issue of trapping is explored, with the characters in the story making strong statements against the use of the infamous leghold trap. The children in the story discuss the pros and cons of using pigs as organ donors for humans. Pigs are given their due throughout the text; their intelligence and positive attributes are celebrated. While no one in the story becomes a vegetarian that we know of, the characters' statements make clear that they are upset by the idea of their pig, "Piccolo," going to slaughter and that they will work to prevent this from happening to her. There's even a mention of the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine.
This time, Pete's tangling with a dangerous illegal trapper who sees animals only as a source of income. The story begins when Pete's humans discover a leghold trap set unlawfully in the woods near their home. The mystery deepens when a pig falls off the back of a recklessly-driven vehicle--and her cruel owner starts demanding her back from the animal rehabber who is caring for her.
Humane folks will be pleased that Kehret wrote Trapped! with a healthy dose of animal awareness. The issue of trapping is explored, with the characters in the story making strong statements against the use of the infamous leghold trap. The children in the story discuss the pros and cons of using pigs as organ donors for humans. Pigs are given their due throughout the text; their intelligence and positive attributes are celebrated. While no one in the story becomes a vegetarian that we know of, the characters' statements make clear that they are upset by the idea of their pig, "Piccolo," going to slaughter and that they will work to prevent this from happening to her. There's even a mention of the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine.
October 18, 2012
In Trapped by Peg Kehrot, is about animal cruelty. Pete the cat discovers evidence of illegal trapping and finds himself abducted by the trapper with a gun! This is also about a pig who was on its way to be slaughtered but fell off the truck. Pete the cat can understand what the humans say but they can’t understand what he is saying. Every time he tries talking to them, they just think he’s hungry. This is a good story with suspense that I think anyone who likes cats would enjoy, even though it is a children’s book. I liked it very much, a fun quick-read with a good ending.
(Karen's review)
(Karen's review)
June 6, 2013
This book did not seem as interesting as her other books, such as abduction. I think that this book has to many characters in it so it gets confusing trying to keep up with all of there names. What I had read so far was there were kids that found a trap up in the woods and reported it to the police. Also the only thing i read up to was that as they were walking home they seen a pig fall out the truck and they called animal control to come and save it. I really did not like this book as much as the last one.
February 25, 2015
This is not my favorite Kehret book - it's a bit too didactic, but I think any child who loves animal or animal books would enjoy this story.
The villain is a bit one note - too shallow. Pete the cat is a fun addition though. It was fun to see the two different points of view. I liked that Kehret went into the laws about animal traps and poaching as well.
The villain is a bit one note - too shallow. Pete the cat is a fun addition though. It was fun to see the two different points of view. I liked that Kehret went into the laws about animal traps and poaching as well.
January 7, 2017
A pig falls out of a truck on the road, and the driver doesn't notice! Mary, Rocky, and Alex saw it. They get permission to keep it. Later the owner of the truck comes back and tries to get the pig back. He kidnaps Pete, Alex's cat! Alex needs to find Pete! What is going to happen? Read this book to find out!
I really like this book! You should read it.
I really like this book! You should read it.
July 28, 2008
I finished reading it and I mean I liked it but I don't like get it at all!
August 31, 2008
It was kind of phony but I liked it ok.
January 20, 2009
An interesting mystery. Not too deep or hard to figure out, but fun
February 18, 2009
Kids have to solve mystery of illegal trapping - involves pig and amazing detective cat.
May 22, 2009
good book
December 24, 2009
Just loved it!
October 14, 2010
it was really funny
February 24, 2011
I thought this book was really great.
August 14, 2011
Pete the Cat - the stories are great, but the fun is having the cat being the real detective even though his family just thinks he's a regular cat.
July 29, 2015
This book was soooo amazing! I read it like, two years ago, but still the memory is still fresh in my head! Recomend to anyone! Overall pure wonderfulness
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October 27, 2011This is a book folled with mystery and it is a really good book.
October 30, 2011
i really didn't enjoy this book, and found it a real bore. i don't recommend it.
January 22, 2013
it sucked
March 2, 2016
Pete comes back with an another amazing story, but I think that The Stranger Next Door and Spy Cat where better.
January 10, 2014
This book is a lot like Spy Cat. The views of thiese books sre the same. they both are excelent and i hope you love them too!
October 3, 2014
it wasnt my type of book but iif u like hatchet u might like this
June 7, 2015
Cute!!!!!!!
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