Kat Wolfe Investigates

Kat is excited when her mother finds a new job as the vet in a country practice. She loves animals herself and hopes that their new life will bring her the opportunities that city life lacks. Her hopes are not dashed; not only are there animals ranging from Tiny, the almost-wild cat to a very talkative cockatoo and a difficult horse but she makes a friend as well. But it is not all idyllic. There is a mystery to solve and Kat needs all her wits to help her escape real danger.

Non- stop action, nasty villains, helpful ( if not always effective) adults and animals ensure that this is a lively adventure story and one to satisfy Lauren St John’s many fans while attracting new readers. Kat is an attractive, neatly presented protagonist with whom many young readers will identify. With her friend Harper and the support of the local policeman, Sergeant Singh, she is able to outwit a potential act of terrorism. The plot moves briskly, neat coincidences allow events to flow satisfactorily. Young readers will quickly find themselves drawn into the story facing danger with Kat and Harper or galloping across the night landscape to fetch help, arriving at the satisfactory conclusion – and looking forward to the next adventure.