Review: Is a cat burglar someone who steals cats, or a cat that steals?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 2, 2013
"Luna and the Cat Burglar" is a sleuthing adventure of Luna the Cat and the "Gang of Four": Ian, Fuji, Dennis, and Raymond, young boys who "help" Luna to solve mysteries. In this installment of Luna's escapades, she and the boys are in pursuit of a "Gentleman Cat Burglar," a mysterious jewel thief who strikes with impunity. Charlie, a ten year old "master criminal" with a remarkable ability to put clues together.This book starts with Probationary Constable Amelia Smith, a friend of Luna and the gang, and "the nicest officer in the police force," helping them to cope with some traumatic experiences from a previous episode. While Humans discuss this new case of a disappearing jewelry, Luna is wondering about inappropriateness of the definition of "Cat Burglar." "Was a cat burglar someone who steals cats, or a cat that steals?" she ponders.This is a traditional detective story, with clues and leads that Luna and the boys analyze and follow. Well, Luna is, of course, indispensable, as usual, when she is not busy providing commentary on the Human condition. The addition of Charlie in this book is welcome. He manages to tie things together and balance the team rather nicely. The "Gentleman Cat Burglar" does not come through as a malicious type, which suits the tone of the book well: this is a light mystery-adventure with a well-balanced humorous touch. Good read for both kids and adults.