Catty Corner Pounces Into Action - by Julie Murphy

About the Book

"Catty and her friends must find the culprit stealing snacks at school."--

Book Synopsis

Holy macaroni! Someone is stealing tasty snacks and crafty food art at Friendswood elementary school. Luckily Catty Corner and her best friends, Jo and Bebe, are on the case. Soon they're following clues and tracking down leads. But the three friends can't agree on much--is it a ghost, some very hungry mice, or a sneaky thief with a big appetite known as the Gobbler Bandit? Can they catch the culprit before their school's big Meatball Mania fundraiser, or will it be a foodie fiasco?

Julie Murphy creates another unforgettable protagonist for a whole new audience! Voracious chapter book readers, looking for new series, will fall for the funny, fearless Catty, who faces each new adventure with humor and emotional honesty--learning when it's appropriate to pounce into action.

Review Quotes

Praise for CATTY CORNER POUNCES INTO ACTION

"This wonderful story about friendship and solving a mystery is sure to be a great addition to any elementary library section."
--School Library Journal, STARRED Review

Praise for CATTY CORNER LANDS ON HER FEET

"Feline-forward details and vernacular should prove catnip for young cat fanciers."
--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Julie Murphylives in north Texas with her husband who loves her, her dog who adores her, and her cats who tolerate her. After several wonderful years in the library world, Julie now writes full time. When she's not writing or reliving her reference desk glory days, she can be found watching made-for-TV movies, hunting for the perfect slice of cheese pizza, and planning her next great travel adventure. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the young adult novels Dumplin' (now a film on Netflix), Puddin', Ramona Blue, and Side Effects May Vary. Dear Sweet Pea is her debut middle grade novel, and her picture book debut is Chubby Bunny.