The Classified Catnapping
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

The Classified Catnapping

By Colleen Nelson, Peggy Collins (Illustrator)

Part of the Mystery at the Biltmore series

A secretive catnapping case challenges a young detective's skills.

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136 pages
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In the bustling Biltmore, young detective Elodie faces her toughest case yet: a secretive catnapping of Bijou, the celebrity feline. With a movie set as her backdrop and secrecy as her constraint, Elodie must navigate a web of suspects without revealing the truth. Can she solve the mystery without tipping off the wrong people? Join Elodie and her friends as they employ clever tactics and sharp instincts to crack the case in this charming, suspenseful tale.

From the publisher

“Using dogged detective work, an intrepid young New Yorker solves a feline felony….Suspense, a winsome cast and setting, and an admirable lead make this sequel a cat-egorical success.”–Kirkus Reviews ★★★★★ The LaRue Detective Agency has gained a reputation at The Biltmore as the investigators to call, so it’s no surprise when they are asked to solve the catnapping case. What is a surprise: being asked to keep this investigation top secret! Will the LaRue detective agency have what it takes to solve this challenging case?A murder mystery movie is being filmed in the courtyard of the Biltmore, starring a celebrity building resident, Bijou, the fluffy white cat famous for inheriting the entire fortune of a popular designer–including his Biltmore apartment. But when filming is paused for the day, Tiya, the daughter of Bijou’s nanny, reports that the famous feline was catnapped! The LaRue detective agency is hired…but there is just one catch, the investigation must remain top secret. How can Elodie question suspects when she can’t admit Bijou is missing? This investigation will require new tactics, a keen eye, and help from her friends!Colored illustrations by award-winning artist, Peggy Collins, are scattered throughout the story, bringing additional humor to the cast of quirky characters. From the award-winning author of The Umbrella House, Colleen Nelson brings another New York apartment building to life in Mystery at the Biltmore. Written with charm and wit, Mystery at The Biltmore is Only Murders in the Building meets Harriet the Spy.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
136
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
740L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
April 29, 2025
Publisher
Pajama Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781772783360

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