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Wolfe and Lamb Mysteries #1
Кат Улф разследва - загадката на призрачната сова
Кат Улф обича животните, а и няма как да е другояче, когато майката ти е ветеринарен лекар. Двете се местят в красивото градче Блубел Бей и за радост на Кат, новата им къща върви заедно с котарак на име Тини. Но той май не е сладкото раирано котенце, което си е представяла... В спокойното на пръв поглед градче Кат намира и нова приятелка, с която неочаквано се сблъскват със загадъчни събития. Двете момичета се впускат в опасно разследване...
352 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2018
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Lauren St. John
63 books407 followersLauren St John grew up on a farm and game reserve in Africa, the inspiration for her acclaimed memoir, Rainbow's End, and her award-winning White Giraffe series for children. Dead Man's Cove, the first in her Laura Marlin mystery series, won the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award in 2011. Her bestselling One Dollar Horse trilogy for teenagers was followed by The Glory, a breathtaking YA adventure and romance about a long distance horse race across the American West. Formerly a sports and music journalist, Lauren is the author of Seve and Hardcore Troubador: the Life & Near Death of Steve Earle, a superb, gripping biography of an Americana legend. The Obituary Writer, her first adult novel, was published in 2014 and she is currently at work on her second. Both The White Giraffe and The Glory have been optioned for film.
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October 6, 2019
Such a fun book! Animals, adventure and a brilliant mystery -- I loved it! Will definitely be reading the next book.
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May 23, 2019
Twelve-year-old Kat Wolfe and her beloved mum were headed to the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, to the small village of Bluebell Bay where Dr Wolfe would begin her dream job in the veterinary clinic. The small cottage beside the clinic was part of the deal, along with Tiny, the not-so-small Savannah that Kat was determined to tame. When Kat started a pet sitting agency with the thought of buying herself a laptop, she had no idea her adventures were just starting.
With Charming Outlaw, the ex-racehorse as one of Kat’s clients, she was soon firm friends with the owner, Harper Lamb. Between the two of them they uncovered a perplexing mystery, a military army base, and were helped by Bailey, an Amazon parrot. And of course, Tiny – plus Toby, Edith’s retriever that Kat walked daily. Bluebell Bay was supposed to be a pleasant, tranquil place, but there were deadly secrets everywhere. What would be the outcome for both Kat and Harper?
What a delightful, fun adventure mystery for youngsters Kat Wolfe Investigates turned out to be. First in the Wolfe and Lamb Mysteries by Lauren St John, I thoroughly enjoyed it and am already looking forward to book 2. Set for children/teens from twelve and up, and of course people much older (as I am), I have no problem recommending Kat Wolfe Investigates highly.
With thanks to Pan Macmillan AU for my copy to read in exchange for an honest review.
With Charming Outlaw, the ex-racehorse as one of Kat’s clients, she was soon firm friends with the owner, Harper Lamb. Between the two of them they uncovered a perplexing mystery, a military army base, and were helped by Bailey, an Amazon parrot. And of course, Tiny – plus Toby, Edith’s retriever that Kat walked daily. Bluebell Bay was supposed to be a pleasant, tranquil place, but there were deadly secrets everywhere. What would be the outcome for both Kat and Harper?
What a delightful, fun adventure mystery for youngsters Kat Wolfe Investigates turned out to be. First in the Wolfe and Lamb Mysteries by Lauren St John, I thoroughly enjoyed it and am already looking forward to book 2. Set for children/teens from twelve and up, and of course people much older (as I am), I have no problem recommending Kat Wolfe Investigates highly.
With thanks to Pan Macmillan AU for my copy to read in exchange for an honest review.
April 9, 2019
When you Wolfe down a Lauren St John novel, it basically makes you want to immediately read another Lauren St John novel. Great mystery adventure in the vein of the author's (and my own) beloved childhood classics but with a modern twist. Fall in love with the pet-whispering and hot-headed Kat, coding Harper, an o
ld but still on the ball librarian and a nice inclusive wing characters alongside twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end!
ld but still on the ball librarian and a nice inclusive wing characters alongside twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end!
July 23, 2018
What a great book! I have a new favourite investigator in Kat Wolfe and will definitely be adding this to our library. It has something for everyone - animals, humour, sinister bad guys, a fast-paced plot - and Kat and her mum are such warm characters. I really like the pacing, too - it starts out as a fairly simple story, but sucks you in and before you know it you've got multiple mysteries on your hands. There's a great cast of supporting characters and animals, all of whom are well-realised, not just cardboard props. The vocab level is challenging without being overwhelming, and overall I think this would grab everyone from confident Y3s right up to Y6.
July 17, 2018
4.5 stars!
This is the first in a new series by an author I've known about for a long time but have somehow never got around to reading. I'm thrilled to have finally read one of her books, and am ashamed I never picked them up before as they are totally and utterly my thing. Child-me would have adored them. Animals, beautiful seaside places, adventure, libraries, friendship, spies and danger? Yes, please!
Kat Wolfe Investigates begins in London, where Kat lives with her mother, on the night their home gets broken into by a teenaged burglar. Kat's mother takes this as a sign that enough's enough and moves them down to Bluebell Bay, a fictional town on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. There, while Kats mother gets herself settled into the town's veternary clinic, Kat starts a pet-sitting agency, makes new friends, has to earn the love of the half-wild savannah cat that comes with their new house. When one of her clients (the owner of a very vocal parrot with a love of action films) mysteriously disappears, it's up to Kat and her new friend Harper to investigate.
This was a delightful read right from the start, full of character and excitement. Kat is brilliant. She's passionate and brave, curious and imaginative, with a quirky humour to her voice. Her love of her new home was wonderful to read, as in so many stories that feature a character moving house, the characters have to learn to love their new home. Kat's enthusiasm to explore and make friends and get involved within the community right from the start was so refreshing and made her even more endearing to me. Harper, Kat's accident-prone hacker best friend was also so much fun to read. I loved her sharp, direct humour in contrast with Kat's. The dialogue in this story is pacy and fun, at times so reminiscent of the kids I know and parent-child conversations. What stopped this being a five-star book for me was that tthe villains were less convicincing and often seemed too cartoonish for me to take seriously, especially whenever they were speaking. It was easy enough to take it as part of the fun, but was nonetheless jarring when contrasted with the quality of the other characters' dialogue.
You can instantly tell Lauren St. John is a confident and well-experienced writer, though, with strong narrative voice and a love of animals and mysteries and adventure that sparks across every page. I loved learning that certain elements of the plot were based on a real spy story, and how she weaved in so many references to real events and culture throughout the book. I also enjoyed learning about the animals, and how real their behaviours felt throughout. The story's well-paced and suspenseful, the characters vibrant and diverse. It's a satisfying beginning to an adventurous new series, and it's made me excited to hunt down all her other books!
This is the first in a new series by an author I've known about for a long time but have somehow never got around to reading. I'm thrilled to have finally read one of her books, and am ashamed I never picked them up before as they are totally and utterly my thing. Child-me would have adored them. Animals, beautiful seaside places, adventure, libraries, friendship, spies and danger? Yes, please!
Kat Wolfe Investigates begins in London, where Kat lives with her mother, on the night their home gets broken into by a teenaged burglar. Kat's mother takes this as a sign that enough's enough and moves them down to Bluebell Bay, a fictional town on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. There, while Kats mother gets herself settled into the town's veternary clinic, Kat starts a pet-sitting agency, makes new friends, has to earn the love of the half-wild savannah cat that comes with their new house. When one of her clients (the owner of a very vocal parrot with a love of action films) mysteriously disappears, it's up to Kat and her new friend Harper to investigate.
This was a delightful read right from the start, full of character and excitement. Kat is brilliant. She's passionate and brave, curious and imaginative, with a quirky humour to her voice. Her love of her new home was wonderful to read, as in so many stories that feature a character moving house, the characters have to learn to love their new home. Kat's enthusiasm to explore and make friends and get involved within the community right from the start was so refreshing and made her even more endearing to me. Harper, Kat's accident-prone hacker best friend was also so much fun to read. I loved her sharp, direct humour in contrast with Kat's. The dialogue in this story is pacy and fun, at times so reminiscent of the kids I know and parent-child conversations. What stopped this being a five-star book for me was that tthe villains were less convicincing and often seemed too cartoonish for me to take seriously, especially whenever they were speaking. It was easy enough to take it as part of the fun, but was nonetheless jarring when contrasted with the quality of the other characters' dialogue.
You can instantly tell Lauren St. John is a confident and well-experienced writer, though, with strong narrative voice and a love of animals and mysteries and adventure that sparks across every page. I loved learning that certain elements of the plot were based on a real spy story, and how she weaved in so many references to real events and culture throughout the book. I also enjoyed learning about the animals, and how real their behaviours felt throughout. The story's well-paced and suspenseful, the characters vibrant and diverse. It's a satisfying beginning to an adventurous new series, and it's made me excited to hunt down all her other books!
March 8, 2020
Лорън Сейнт Джон е добре позната на родните читатели. Нейните детско-юношески поредици „Опияняващата магия на Африка” и „Мистериите на Лора Марлин” наброяват общо десет книги, които привличат вниманието в богатия каталог на изд. „Фют”. Ако обаче не сте сигурни с кое от заглавията да започнете, или пък вече сте преборили всички десет и копнеете за още, то ще ви зарадваме с новината, че наскоро от печат излезе „Загадката на призрачната сова”. Това е книга първа от новата поредица „Кат Улф разследва”, в която писателката ни среща с 12-годишно момиче, дъщеря на ветеринарен лекар, което въоръжено с много кураж и остър ум е се впуска в разгадаване на опасни мистерии. Животът в китното провинциално градче Блубел Бей изобщо не е толкова спокоен, колкото ви се струва на пръв поглед... Прочетете ревюто на "Книжни Криле": https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/202...
December 28, 2018
Een echt Nancy Drew achtig verhaal, heerlijk spannend en tof dat het zelfs op waarheid gebaseerd is!
March 26, 2019
This book is a gem! I loved the complicated mystery, and the animals in the story were for sure memorable. If you like mysteries, this is the book for you!
April 10, 2020
It is a really good book about a girl called Kat and her friend Harper who investigate the disappearance of a local man called Ramon
June 29, 2023
i love books for kids
July 14, 2023
chuba ro dla dzieci młodszych
August 18, 2024
Τέλειο βιβλίο!!!
June 13, 2025
Such a blast reading this fast paced and super cool adventure, loved the characters and the animals. And this is a book that can make a young person interested in reading!
January 17, 2024
[4.5]
lauren st john i am ur biggest fan
lauren st john i am ur biggest fan
March 21, 2019
No a couple of schoolgirls cannot bring down the CIA.
November 18, 2019
Als ich das erste Mal von „Miss Mystery – Der Schrei des Papageis“ hörte, wusste ich sofort, dass ich das Buch lesen muss. Es klang einfach so gut! Ein idyllisches Küstenstädtchen in England? Tiere? Eine abenteuerliche Detektivgeschichte? Und dann sieht auch noch das Cover so klasse aus? Ich hörte das Buch ganz laut Mama nach mir rufen. Ich ließ es also nur zu gerne bei mir einziehen.
Die 12-jährige Kat Wolf zieht zusammen mit ihrer Mutter in das kleine Küstenstädtchen Bluebell Bay, welches in einer wunderschönen Bucht an der Jurassic Coast liegt. An diesem malerischen Ort wird Kats Mum die Tierarztpraxis übernehmen. Mutter und Tochter werden in dem gemütlichen Cottage leben, welches der vorherige Tierarzt bewohnt hatte. Neben dem Haus hat er den beiden auch noch eine echte Wildkatze hinterlassen, deren Liebe Kat unbedingt für sich gewinnen möchte. Kein leichtes Unterfangen, wie sich zeigen soll, denn Tiny ist alles andere als ein Schmusekätzchen. Kat ist aber eine absolute Tierflüsterin. Wenn es jemanden gelingt, Tiny zu zähmen, dann ihr. Da Kat endlich einen eigenen Laptop haben möchte, beschließt sie kurzerhand, sich Geld mit Tiersitting zu verdienen. Als sie aber mit dem Job beginnt, merkt sie sehr schnell, dass Bluebell Bay nicht so perfekt und beschaulich ist, wie gedacht. Was hat es nur mit dem Vogelkünstler Ramon Corazón auf sich, auf dessen sprechenden Papageien sie aufpassen soll? Ist er wirklich, wie angekündigt, nach Paraguay gereist? Oder ist ihm etwas zugestoßen? Kat stößt in seiner Villa auf lauter rätselhafte und seltsame Dinge. Hier stimmt etwas ganz und gar nicht, da ist sich die junge Abenteurerin vollkommen sicher! Zum Glück wird Kat in Harper eine neue beste Freundin finden. Die beiden ergeben zusammen ein super Detektivteam und versuchen gemeinsam diesen kniffligen Fall zu lösen. Ihre Ermittlungen werfen zunächst aber nur noch weitere Fragen auf. Ehe es sich die Mädchen versehen, stecken sie mittendrin in einem spannenden und sehr gefährlichen Abenteuer...
Was für ein cooles Buch! Ich hatte mal wieder den richtigen Riecher gehabt – mir hat der Auftakt der „Miss Mystery“ - Serie mega gut gefallen! Ich war bereits nach den ersten Seiten ganz begeistert, als ich las, dass die Buchheldin Kat ein genauso großer Bücherwurm ist wie ich. So etwas liebe ich total, wenn Protagonisten meine große Leseleidenschaft mit mir teilen.
Diesem wundervollen Punkt sollten aber noch viele weitere folgen. Es spricht doch wohl eindeutig für das Buch, dass ich es quasi in einem Rutsch durchgelesen habe, oder? :D
Meine Buchinhalitation kam durch folgende Dinge zustande: Zum einen lag es natürlich an der mitreißenden Handlung. Ich habe die Story als richtig packend empfunden - Langweile kam für mich an keiner Stelle auf. Es gibt lauter spannende Szenen, viele geniale Plot-Twists und jede Menge überraschende Wendungen. Herumknobeln und Mitfiebern ist hier definitiv Programm!
Was auch dazu beigetragen hat, dass ich das Buch so richtig weggeatmet habe, ist der fesselnde Schreibstil. Die lebendige und locker-leichte Erzählweise plus die angenehm kurzen Kapitel sorgen für einen wunderbaren Lesefluss.
Was mir besonders gut gefallen hat, ist das Setting. Kats neue Heimat wird so fantastisch beschrieben! Die atemberaubende Landschaft, das idyllische Küstenstädtchen Bluebell Bay - hach, traumhaft! Das Cottage, in welchem Kat und ihre Mum fortan leben werden oder die riesengroße luxuriöse Villa des Vogelkünstlers Ramon Corazón habe ich mir aber auch verdammt cool vorgestellt. Ich hatte beim Lesen von allen Orten die tollsten Bilder im Kopf und wäre am liebsten in das Buch hineingekrochen, um mir die Schauplätze selbst mal anzusehen.
Womit mich die Autorin ebenfalls komplett überzeugen konnte, sind die Charaktere. Mit Kat ist Lauren St. John eine fabelhafte Protagonistin gelungen. Sie war mir auf Anhieb sympathisch und dies nicht nur, weil wir beide gerne lesen – Kat ist einfach so jemand, den man sofort ins Herz schließen muss. Sie ist ein super liebes 12-jähriges Mädel, sie ist abenteuerlustig, gewitzt, mutig und tough.
Der größte Teil der Geschichte wird aus der Sicht von Kat in der dritten Person erzählt, allerdings gibt es im Verlaufe des Buches auch immer mal wieder kurze Passagen, die wir aus den Perspektiven anderer Figuren erfahren. Kats Mum Dr. Wolf zum Beispiel oder Kats neue Freundin, die schlagfertige und sehr clevere Harper.
Neben Kat haben mir auch die vielen Nebencharaktere wahnsinnig gut gefallen. Manche sind so schön schräg drauf (Schmunzelalarm), viele sind total warmherzig und andere geben sich richtig geheimnisvoll und mysteriös. Zu viel verraten möchte ich ja nun nicht, aber so viel: Stellt euch darauf ein, dass ihr es mit so einigen Personen zu tun bekommen werdet, bei denen ihr eine lange Zeit nicht wisst, ob sie nun zu den Guten oder zu den Bösen gehören. Wie oben bereits erwähnt: Man ist immerzu am Miträtseln und mag das Buch gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen, weil man endlich die Antworten auf die vielen Fragen erhalten möchte. Detektiv – und Abenteuerfans werden hier garantiert ganz auf ihre Kosten kommen.
Wer ebenfalls Grund zur Freude hat, sind Tierliebhaber. Da Kats Mum Tierärztin ist und auch ihre Tochter Tiere über alles liebt und sogar eine Tiersitteragentur eröffnet, spielen Tiere hier eine sehr große Rolle. So lernen wir zum Beispiel Tiny kennen, eine exotische Hauskatze mit einem äußerst wilden Temperament…
Auch von einem sehr feurigen Gemüt ist Harpers Pferd Charming Outlaw, dessen Spitzname Rakete lautet. Ihr könnt euch sicher denken, dass der Fuchshengst diese Bezeichnung nicht umsonst trägt, oder? ;)
Mein persönliches Highlight war der sprechende Papagei Bailey. Da ich ein absoluter Vogelfreund bin, hat es mich riesig gefreut, dass wir hier auf einen zahmen Papagei treffen. :)
Wenn ihr gerne aufregende Abenteuer- und Detektivgeschichten lest und Tiere liebt, kann ich euch diesen zauberhaften Reihenauftakt wirklich nur ans Herz legen. Das Buch erzählt eine wunderschöne Geschichte über Freundschaft, Familie, Mut, Zusammenhalt, Tierliebe, Hilfsbereitschaft, Spannung und Geheimnisse. Mädchen – und durchaus auch Jungen – ab 10 Jahren, die gerne in Bücher abtauchen, die diesen besonderen Mix enthalten, werden ganz bestimmt hellauf begeistert sein. In meinen Augen ist das Buch aber auch für deutlich ältere Leser absolut lesenswert! Wer in seiner Kindheit gerne die Werke von Enid Blyton gelesen hat, sollte sich „Miss Mystery“ unbedingt mal genauer ansehen. Ich persönlich finde irgendwie, dass man „Miss Mystery“ als eine Art moderne Abenteuer-Serie Enid Blytons bezeichnen kann.
Fazit: Ein genialer Reihenauftakt, der große Lust auf mehr macht und durchweg zum Mitfiebern einlädt! Mir hat der erste Band der „Miss Miystery“ – Reihe unheimlich gut gefallen. Das Buch lässt die Herzen aller Abenteuer-, Detektiv – und Tierfreunde höher schlagen und beschert Jung und Alt ein herrliches Leseerlebnis. Besonders angetan hat es mir das Setting – die Schauplätze werden großartig beschrieben! Ich hatte hier jede Menge Spaß beim Lesen und freue mich schon riesig auf den zweiten Band, der nächstes Jahr im April erscheinen wird. Egal ob Groß oder Klein, Mädchen oder Junge - ich kann diesen wunderbaren Abenteuerschmöker absolut empfehlen und vergebe volle 5 von 5 Sternen!
Die 12-jährige Kat Wolf zieht zusammen mit ihrer Mutter in das kleine Küstenstädtchen Bluebell Bay, welches in einer wunderschönen Bucht an der Jurassic Coast liegt. An diesem malerischen Ort wird Kats Mum die Tierarztpraxis übernehmen. Mutter und Tochter werden in dem gemütlichen Cottage leben, welches der vorherige Tierarzt bewohnt hatte. Neben dem Haus hat er den beiden auch noch eine echte Wildkatze hinterlassen, deren Liebe Kat unbedingt für sich gewinnen möchte. Kein leichtes Unterfangen, wie sich zeigen soll, denn Tiny ist alles andere als ein Schmusekätzchen. Kat ist aber eine absolute Tierflüsterin. Wenn es jemanden gelingt, Tiny zu zähmen, dann ihr. Da Kat endlich einen eigenen Laptop haben möchte, beschließt sie kurzerhand, sich Geld mit Tiersitting zu verdienen. Als sie aber mit dem Job beginnt, merkt sie sehr schnell, dass Bluebell Bay nicht so perfekt und beschaulich ist, wie gedacht. Was hat es nur mit dem Vogelkünstler Ramon Corazón auf sich, auf dessen sprechenden Papageien sie aufpassen soll? Ist er wirklich, wie angekündigt, nach Paraguay gereist? Oder ist ihm etwas zugestoßen? Kat stößt in seiner Villa auf lauter rätselhafte und seltsame Dinge. Hier stimmt etwas ganz und gar nicht, da ist sich die junge Abenteurerin vollkommen sicher! Zum Glück wird Kat in Harper eine neue beste Freundin finden. Die beiden ergeben zusammen ein super Detektivteam und versuchen gemeinsam diesen kniffligen Fall zu lösen. Ihre Ermittlungen werfen zunächst aber nur noch weitere Fragen auf. Ehe es sich die Mädchen versehen, stecken sie mittendrin in einem spannenden und sehr gefährlichen Abenteuer...
Was für ein cooles Buch! Ich hatte mal wieder den richtigen Riecher gehabt – mir hat der Auftakt der „Miss Mystery“ - Serie mega gut gefallen! Ich war bereits nach den ersten Seiten ganz begeistert, als ich las, dass die Buchheldin Kat ein genauso großer Bücherwurm ist wie ich. So etwas liebe ich total, wenn Protagonisten meine große Leseleidenschaft mit mir teilen.
Diesem wundervollen Punkt sollten aber noch viele weitere folgen. Es spricht doch wohl eindeutig für das Buch, dass ich es quasi in einem Rutsch durchgelesen habe, oder? :D
Meine Buchinhalitation kam durch folgende Dinge zustande: Zum einen lag es natürlich an der mitreißenden Handlung. Ich habe die Story als richtig packend empfunden - Langweile kam für mich an keiner Stelle auf. Es gibt lauter spannende Szenen, viele geniale Plot-Twists und jede Menge überraschende Wendungen. Herumknobeln und Mitfiebern ist hier definitiv Programm!
Was auch dazu beigetragen hat, dass ich das Buch so richtig weggeatmet habe, ist der fesselnde Schreibstil. Die lebendige und locker-leichte Erzählweise plus die angenehm kurzen Kapitel sorgen für einen wunderbaren Lesefluss.
Was mir besonders gut gefallen hat, ist das Setting. Kats neue Heimat wird so fantastisch beschrieben! Die atemberaubende Landschaft, das idyllische Küstenstädtchen Bluebell Bay - hach, traumhaft! Das Cottage, in welchem Kat und ihre Mum fortan leben werden oder die riesengroße luxuriöse Villa des Vogelkünstlers Ramon Corazón habe ich mir aber auch verdammt cool vorgestellt. Ich hatte beim Lesen von allen Orten die tollsten Bilder im Kopf und wäre am liebsten in das Buch hineingekrochen, um mir die Schauplätze selbst mal anzusehen.
Womit mich die Autorin ebenfalls komplett überzeugen konnte, sind die Charaktere. Mit Kat ist Lauren St. John eine fabelhafte Protagonistin gelungen. Sie war mir auf Anhieb sympathisch und dies nicht nur, weil wir beide gerne lesen – Kat ist einfach so jemand, den man sofort ins Herz schließen muss. Sie ist ein super liebes 12-jähriges Mädel, sie ist abenteuerlustig, gewitzt, mutig und tough.
Der größte Teil der Geschichte wird aus der Sicht von Kat in der dritten Person erzählt, allerdings gibt es im Verlaufe des Buches auch immer mal wieder kurze Passagen, die wir aus den Perspektiven anderer Figuren erfahren. Kats Mum Dr. Wolf zum Beispiel oder Kats neue Freundin, die schlagfertige und sehr clevere Harper.
Neben Kat haben mir auch die vielen Nebencharaktere wahnsinnig gut gefallen. Manche sind so schön schräg drauf (Schmunzelalarm), viele sind total warmherzig und andere geben sich richtig geheimnisvoll und mysteriös. Zu viel verraten möchte ich ja nun nicht, aber so viel: Stellt euch darauf ein, dass ihr es mit so einigen Personen zu tun bekommen werdet, bei denen ihr eine lange Zeit nicht wisst, ob sie nun zu den Guten oder zu den Bösen gehören. Wie oben bereits erwähnt: Man ist immerzu am Miträtseln und mag das Buch gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen, weil man endlich die Antworten auf die vielen Fragen erhalten möchte. Detektiv – und Abenteuerfans werden hier garantiert ganz auf ihre Kosten kommen.
Wer ebenfalls Grund zur Freude hat, sind Tierliebhaber. Da Kats Mum Tierärztin ist und auch ihre Tochter Tiere über alles liebt und sogar eine Tiersitteragentur eröffnet, spielen Tiere hier eine sehr große Rolle. So lernen wir zum Beispiel Tiny kennen, eine exotische Hauskatze mit einem äußerst wilden Temperament…
Auch von einem sehr feurigen Gemüt ist Harpers Pferd Charming Outlaw, dessen Spitzname Rakete lautet. Ihr könnt euch sicher denken, dass der Fuchshengst diese Bezeichnung nicht umsonst trägt, oder? ;)
Mein persönliches Highlight war der sprechende Papagei Bailey. Da ich ein absoluter Vogelfreund bin, hat es mich riesig gefreut, dass wir hier auf einen zahmen Papagei treffen. :)
Wenn ihr gerne aufregende Abenteuer- und Detektivgeschichten lest und Tiere liebt, kann ich euch diesen zauberhaften Reihenauftakt wirklich nur ans Herz legen. Das Buch erzählt eine wunderschöne Geschichte über Freundschaft, Familie, Mut, Zusammenhalt, Tierliebe, Hilfsbereitschaft, Spannung und Geheimnisse. Mädchen – und durchaus auch Jungen – ab 10 Jahren, die gerne in Bücher abtauchen, die diesen besonderen Mix enthalten, werden ganz bestimmt hellauf begeistert sein. In meinen Augen ist das Buch aber auch für deutlich ältere Leser absolut lesenswert! Wer in seiner Kindheit gerne die Werke von Enid Blyton gelesen hat, sollte sich „Miss Mystery“ unbedingt mal genauer ansehen. Ich persönlich finde irgendwie, dass man „Miss Mystery“ als eine Art moderne Abenteuer-Serie Enid Blytons bezeichnen kann.
Fazit: Ein genialer Reihenauftakt, der große Lust auf mehr macht und durchweg zum Mitfiebern einlädt! Mir hat der erste Band der „Miss Miystery“ – Reihe unheimlich gut gefallen. Das Buch lässt die Herzen aller Abenteuer-, Detektiv – und Tierfreunde höher schlagen und beschert Jung und Alt ein herrliches Leseerlebnis. Besonders angetan hat es mir das Setting – die Schauplätze werden großartig beschrieben! Ich hatte hier jede Menge Spaß beim Lesen und freue mich schon riesig auf den zweiten Band, der nächstes Jahr im April erscheinen wird. Egal ob Groß oder Klein, Mädchen oder Junge - ich kann diesen wunderbaren Abenteuerschmöker absolut empfehlen und vergebe volle 5 von 5 Sternen!
March 27, 2020
it was just a really fun book to read
October 30, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. I loved how it was mainly based on animals, and I also liked the Jurassic Coast Setting. It was a little bit confusing at some points, but other than that, I loved it. I thought that Kat was amazing with animals, and I loved all of the animals she trained and looked after. I couldn’t believe, however, that one of the many pet owners (Edith) who had hired Kat, owned her very own… built in library! I want one of those! I would recommend this book for anyone who is over the age of 8 and loves animals!
August 12, 2018
Intrigue and tension abound in this fast-paced, high-octane mystery that delivers plenty of twists and turns. Kat’s a wonderful heroine, one you instantly like and connect with. Lots of animal antics and great humour - a thoroughly joyous read.
April 1, 2020
An wonderful re-read! Never gets old :)
July 13, 2023
Wspaniała! Jedna z najlepszych książek dla młodzieży jakie czytałam.
November 18, 2025
Książka dzieciństwa. Po jej przeczytaniu stwierdziłam, że sama chcę być weterynarzem-detektywem-zaklinaczką zwierząt. Ba! Nawet sama spróbowałam napisać książkę. No niestety nie wyszło, bo byłam zbyt mocno "zainspirowana" tą o Kat Wolfe. Ale
Zrobiłam sobie teraz re-read i absolutnie nie zmieniam zdania. Było zarąbiście.
Po pierwsze, autorka ma coś, co nazywa się lekkim piórem, jej styl sprawia, że przelatujesz przez tę książkę, a nie brniesz. Jasne, pojawia się czasem tom moralizatorski, ale zaraz balansują go gagi sytuacyjne czy zgrabne żarty.
Akcja wciąga. I zdaję sobie sprawę, że mogłaby być bardziej rozbudowana, a część podejrzanych mniej oczywistych, ale ludzie!, to nie Agatha Christie. Jak na powieść dla młodych nastolatków jest bardziej niż okej.
Bohaterowie? Kocham, kocham, kocham. Zawsze chciałam być jak Kat, ale teraz widzę, że jestem raczej bardziej jak Harper(cięta, nerdka, morally gray). Ale i tak moim absolutnym ulubieńcem jest Dark Lord. Kochani! To jak się nazywa, już jest ikoniczne! A jego lot helikopterem, jego definicja trzymania się z dala od kłopotów, jego brytyjskość?! No i może jeszcze pułkownik Cunningham- szorstki wielbiciel dalii, mający złe doświadczenia z grillem.
No i coś, co wyróżnia tę pozycję, co sprawiło, że mała ja się w niej zakochała i gorączkowo szukała w internecie czy przetłumaczono już na polski kolejne tomy, czyli zwierzęta. Bo one tu są, stanowią integralną część akcji, bez nich niemożliwe by było szczęśliwe zakończenie. Okruszek(roar), Heroska(miauu), kapucynka(bujne brwi Pani doktor-kto czytał, ten wie), Bailey(mój ulubieniec) i Atrakcyjny Mikrus- autorka pokazuje, że nie tylko uwielbia to, jakie są urocze, ale rozumie i szanuje zwierzęta. A także pokazuje dzieciom(bo książki kształtują ludzi) w cudowny, łatwo przyswajalny sposób, jak mogą same postępować. Zresztą nie tylko o zwierzęta tu chodzi, na końcu mamy szybkie zgrabne, ekologiczne podsumowanie.
Także(dobra, coś za dużo wystawiłam czystych piątek) 4,75/5⭐
I lecę czytać drugi tom(chorowanie ma swoje plusy)
Zrobiłam sobie teraz re-read i absolutnie nie zmieniam zdania. Było zarąbiście.
Po pierwsze, autorka ma coś, co nazywa się lekkim piórem, jej styl sprawia, że przelatujesz przez tę książkę, a nie brniesz. Jasne, pojawia się czasem tom moralizatorski, ale zaraz balansują go gagi sytuacyjne czy zgrabne żarty.
Akcja wciąga. I zdaję sobie sprawę, że mogłaby być bardziej rozbudowana, a część podejrzanych mniej oczywistych, ale ludzie!, to nie Agatha Christie. Jak na powieść dla młodych nastolatków jest bardziej niż okej.
Bohaterowie? Kocham, kocham, kocham. Zawsze chciałam być jak Kat, ale teraz widzę, że jestem raczej bardziej jak Harper(cięta, nerdka, morally gray). Ale i tak moim absolutnym ulubieńcem jest Dark Lord. Kochani! To jak się nazywa, już jest ikoniczne! A jego lot helikopterem, jego definicja trzymania się z dala od kłopotów, jego brytyjskość?! No i może jeszcze pułkownik Cunningham- szorstki wielbiciel dalii, mający złe doświadczenia z grillem.
No i coś, co wyróżnia tę pozycję, co sprawiło, że mała ja się w niej zakochała i gorączkowo szukała w internecie czy przetłumaczono już na polski kolejne tomy, czyli zwierzęta. Bo one tu są, stanowią integralną część akcji, bez nich niemożliwe by było szczęśliwe zakończenie. Okruszek(roar), Heroska(miauu), kapucynka(bujne brwi Pani doktor-kto czytał, ten wie), Bailey(mój ulubieniec) i Atrakcyjny Mikrus- autorka pokazuje, że nie tylko uwielbia to, jakie są urocze, ale rozumie i szanuje zwierzęta. A także pokazuje dzieciom(bo książki kształtują ludzi) w cudowny, łatwo przyswajalny sposób, jak mogą same postępować. Zresztą nie tylko o zwierzęta tu chodzi, na końcu mamy szybkie zgrabne, ekologiczne podsumowanie.
Także(dobra, coś za dużo wystawiłam czystych piątek) 4,75/5⭐
I lecę czytać drugi tom(chorowanie ma swoje plusy)
May 14, 2018
This book is a brilliant mix of fun, mystery and animal antics. Right from the start, Kat’s the kind of heroine you can really like. She loves animals, is smart but can be a bit clumsy, and is best friends with her mum. She’s also brave – not in a kick-butt, powerful adventurer way, no, she’s just a normal girl trying to face down her fears and do what’s best for all involved. The burglar scene was a perfect illustration and I knew from the first chapter that Kat was a girl I’d love to be friends with.
Whether it's a movie-quoting parrot, a half-wild cat, a podgy retriever or a frisky horse, there are also animals galore in this book, and I loved how Kat tackled each problem differently. I also liked the new friends she makes – bored, broken-legged hacker Harper and lovely but lonely ex-librarian Edith, not to mention various other interesting characters around the town.
Including the man who goes missing. The mystery is great, slowly gathering menace and clues as the story progresses. Sometimes it seems obvious who did it and why, but then new evidence pops up to keep you guessing right to the end. Things are far from what they seem, and Kat and her friends have their work cut out not only to solve the crime but to get others to believe they’re telling the truth.
In all, this was a great first adventure for Kat and co. It’s fun and full of animals, but it also has a smart mystery to keep things interesting. So if you love – or know of any young readers who do – animals, mysteries and entertaining tales, then this may just be the book for you. I can’t wait to see what Wolfe and Lamb get up to next.
(ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley.)
Whether it's a movie-quoting parrot, a half-wild cat, a podgy retriever or a frisky horse, there are also animals galore in this book, and I loved how Kat tackled each problem differently. I also liked the new friends she makes – bored, broken-legged hacker Harper and lovely but lonely ex-librarian Edith, not to mention various other interesting characters around the town.
Including the man who goes missing. The mystery is great, slowly gathering menace and clues as the story progresses. Sometimes it seems obvious who did it and why, but then new evidence pops up to keep you guessing right to the end. Things are far from what they seem, and Kat and her friends have their work cut out not only to solve the crime but to get others to believe they’re telling the truth.
In all, this was a great first adventure for Kat and co. It’s fun and full of animals, but it also has a smart mystery to keep things interesting. So if you love – or know of any young readers who do – animals, mysteries and entertaining tales, then this may just be the book for you. I can’t wait to see what Wolfe and Lamb get up to next.
(ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley.)
November 25, 2023
3.5
Rightttt, so… around page 70 I had almost returned the book to the library but was bored so decided to keep reading for a bit longer after a couple of days. It got more interesting then.
As much since then the story got interesting and very intriguing, especially for a children’s book, and it was a pleasure to fly through, some aspects left me questioning them.
1. (In my opinion) This book was way too scary for 9 year olds (the age rating is 9+). I would not give a book that talks quite a lot for this genre about murder, abduction or weapons, to a kid this age.
I think it should be rated at least 12+.
2. The relationship between Kat, the main character, and her mum. Even though for some it might sound like such a perfect mother-daughter best friend relationship, if you pay attention it seemed a bit toxic (specifically at the beginning as then with the plot going on, the mum basically moved to a tertiary character). A girl aged 12, should not have to stop herself from sharing something about her day, or a reflection she’d had about moving homes, or whatever of this kind, because that could interfere with her mum’s peace, after she’d finally felt so happy. Like, it’s not the girls responsibility to keep her mum happy in this sense. It seemed like Kat had a bit of a saviour complex (a psychological construct) which is a toxic thing and should not be promoted, especially talking about a 12 year old to their mother.
All in all, I did enjoy the book, as the story was captivating, full of intrigue and well-paced action, and I like some of the characters. Nonetheless, it has some aspects that made me leave such rating.
Rightttt, so… around page 70 I had almost returned the book to the library but was bored so decided to keep reading for a bit longer after a couple of days. It got more interesting then.
As much since then the story got interesting and very intriguing, especially for a children’s book, and it was a pleasure to fly through, some aspects left me questioning them.
1. (In my opinion) This book was way too scary for 9 year olds (the age rating is 9+). I would not give a book that talks quite a lot for this genre about murder, abduction or weapons, to a kid this age.
I think it should be rated at least 12+.
2. The relationship between Kat, the main character, and her mum. Even though for some it might sound like such a perfect mother-daughter best friend relationship, if you pay attention it seemed a bit toxic (specifically at the beginning as then with the plot going on, the mum basically moved to a tertiary character). A girl aged 12, should not have to stop herself from sharing something about her day, or a reflection she’d had about moving homes, or whatever of this kind, because that could interfere with her mum’s peace, after she’d finally felt so happy. Like, it’s not the girls responsibility to keep her mum happy in this sense. It seemed like Kat had a bit of a saviour complex (a psychological construct) which is a toxic thing and should not be promoted, especially talking about a 12 year old to their mother.
All in all, I did enjoy the book, as the story was captivating, full of intrigue and well-paced action, and I like some of the characters. Nonetheless, it has some aspects that made me leave such rating.
June 2, 2020
This one's a 3.5 for me. The first in a series featuring smart girls interested in taking action and making a difference in the world, this book combines a mysterious in a small village with espionage and double-crossing from an unexpected source. When Kat Wolfe and her veterinarian mother, Ellen, move to Bluebell Bay, it offers a fresh start for their family. Dr. Wolfe quickly gets caught up in her work while Kat decides to start her own pet-sitting business in order to earn money for the laptop she craves. But when she arrives to take care of a parrot for a client, the man is nowhere to be seen, and something seems off about his disappearance. Kat's new business also introduces her to Harper Lamb, an American girl who is just as interested in solving that mystery as Kat is. The girls combine forces and start their own detective agency with Kat providing the boots on the ground and Harper using her coding skills online to do some sleuthing. Theirs is clearly a friendship that was meant to be. Fans of books featuring strong girls as well as very cool animals, some twists and turns, and a dash or two of humor will enjoy this one. The plot might be a bit far-fetched and the appearance of Kat's grandfather a bit coincidental, but I still enjoyed how well all the parts fit together here.
July 7, 2020
Kat Wolfe Investigates by Lauren St. John is an upper middle grade mystery set in England. I really liked Kat, she's a spunky 12-year old who lives with her veterinarian mom. After a break-in at their home, her mom is gets a job as the vet in Bluebell Bay, a town on the Jurassic Coast. As Kat begins a pet-sitting business, she quickly finds herself in the middle of a mystery. The story includes a missing person, a parrot that quotes movies, a lonely racehorse, Russian spies, and much more.
Young Kat teams up with American girl Harper who is stuck at home with a broken leg. Harper has mad skills on the computer, and like Kat, she's not afraid to dive into a mystery. The girls get some help from neighbor Edith, the local police, and Kat's estranged grandfather.
The mystery has twists, turns, and the classic red herring. It also features strong themes of friendship and family. I loved Kat's relationship with the animals, especially Tiny--who is not so tiny. The mystery has a classic "Nancy Drew" feel and it's definitely more upper mid-grade. I enjoyed it and will definitely be picking up the next Kat Wolfe book.
Young Kat teams up with American girl Harper who is stuck at home with a broken leg. Harper has mad skills on the computer, and like Kat, she's not afraid to dive into a mystery. The girls get some help from neighbor Edith, the local police, and Kat's estranged grandfather.
The mystery has twists, turns, and the classic red herring. It also features strong themes of friendship and family. I loved Kat's relationship with the animals, especially Tiny--who is not so tiny. The mystery has a classic "Nancy Drew" feel and it's definitely more upper mid-grade. I enjoyed it and will definitely be picking up the next Kat Wolfe book.
June 17, 2018
The Laura Marlin Mysteries are one of my very favourite mystery series, and I have a feeling Kat Wolfe Investigates is going to live up to that. It follows Kat as she and her mum, who is a vet, relocate to idyllic Bluebell Bay, and Kat gets caught up in a missing persons case after starting a pet-sitting service. She soon meets an American girl called Harper, and together they decide to investigate. I thought they made a great detective team as their strengths really complemented each other, and their friendship was fantastic too. I also adored the wide array of animal characters, who you can see beautiful illustrations of on the French flaps at the back of the book (and opening those at the front of the book will give you the treat of seeing the map). Though the mystery plot doesn`t really kick in for a little while, this worked well as we`re given a comprehensive introduction to both the setting and the cast of characters, and once it going I thought the mystery was unique fast paced, with chapters from the point of view of the antagonists adding even more intrigue/tension. 4.5/5
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October 31, 2022This book is about a girl aka kat starts a pet sitting business. So she started it and the next thing she was caring for a bird named baily, she also started takng care of a horse and a dog. So she was a pet siter but she soon became a detevtive when baily's owner goes missing. One reason I love this book is because kat's mom is a vet and kat gets to help with all the animals and finds out she get's a cat of her own well i'll just say it was a type of cat but it wan't what kat was expecting. Another reason I love this book is because she gets help with the mystrey from a girl the same age as her who is also the owner of the horse kat is pet sitting. My favorite character is of course kat because she is really seriouse when it comes to the mystery. One of my favorite parts in the story is when she is in the middle of a fight sceane about to be killed by one of the bad guys who has a gun but she uses a karate skill she had been working on and she saved her self. You should read this book if you like animals, murder mystries, and pet sitting drama.
July 8, 2024
I've had 'Kat Wolfe Investigates' on my TBR pile for a while since I was lucky enough to find this new copy in a charity shop haul.
It's the first book that I've read from author Lauren St John and it definitely won't be my last!
When Kat and her mum relocate to the idyllic Bluebell Bay with her mum's job as a vet, little did Kat realise that she would soon be swept up in international crime and revenge.
What starts as a summer job, pet-sitting local animals for pocket money, leads to unique friendships and a mystery to solve.
Packed with intrigue, clues to follow and daring escapades, this fast-paced story offers adventure on every page and is the kind of tale that 8 - 12 year old 'amateur detectives' will really enjoy! That said, I read it as an adult and loved it!
Lauren packs the mystery with fascinating facts and historical information, the characters are believable, and the plot is cleverly thought out, making it a real pleasure to read.
I can highly recommend this first book in the Kat Wolfe series, and I really look forward to reading the next!
It's the first book that I've read from author Lauren St John and it definitely won't be my last!
When Kat and her mum relocate to the idyllic Bluebell Bay with her mum's job as a vet, little did Kat realise that she would soon be swept up in international crime and revenge.
What starts as a summer job, pet-sitting local animals for pocket money, leads to unique friendships and a mystery to solve.
Packed with intrigue, clues to follow and daring escapades, this fast-paced story offers adventure on every page and is the kind of tale that 8 - 12 year old 'amateur detectives' will really enjoy! That said, I read it as an adult and loved it!
Lauren packs the mystery with fascinating facts and historical information, the characters are believable, and the plot is cleverly thought out, making it a real pleasure to read.
I can highly recommend this first book in the Kat Wolfe series, and I really look forward to reading the next!
October 9, 2018
This one had a bit of a slower start but it wasn't long before we were following along on a great mystery filled with a whole host of interesting animals and humans alike. While I may be an adult now, I still enjoyed this start to a new series and absolutely would have adored it when I was a child obsessed with the likes of Animal Planet and Crocodile Hunter dreaming of maybe one day being a vet.
I enjoyed the complex and diverse family dynamics that were witnessed in this novel as well as the fact that they were not presented in a way that children may not grasp immediately.
The mystery was great and will be a joy to students before they graduate to older books such as Truly Devious, A Study in Charlotte, or Sherlock Holmes.
I would not give this to my younger cousins that are about first grade reading level but I would give it to family friends' children between the ages of 8 and 14.
Originally posted on my blog: http://obsessivereadingreviews.blogsp...
I enjoyed the complex and diverse family dynamics that were witnessed in this novel as well as the fact that they were not presented in a way that children may not grasp immediately.
The mystery was great and will be a joy to students before they graduate to older books such as Truly Devious, A Study in Charlotte, or Sherlock Holmes.
I would not give this to my younger cousins that are about first grade reading level but I would give it to family friends' children between the ages of 8 and 14.
Originally posted on my blog: http://obsessivereadingreviews.blogsp...
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