The Pinchers and the Curse of the Egyptian Cat
From the Series The Pinchers
In this slapstick, illustrated crime adventure, the honest Theo Pincher, who doesn’t fit in to his family of criminals, finds himself suddenly on the other side of the law because of an ancient curse.
Theo and Ellen accidentally break an ancient cat statue in the antique store. When they tell their mother, Nic, she turns pale. It must have been the statue that ruined the life of their ancestor Nab Pincher!
The curse of the Egyptian cat turns thieves into honest people and honest people into thieves. Nab met a terrible fate for a Pincher—he became a police officer. Now suddenly Ellen can’t lie and Theo is becoming a criminal.
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| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Category | SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Gecko Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 92 |
| Publication Date | 2025-03-04 |
Author: Anders Sparring
Anders Sparring writes children’s books and is a screenwriter for many popular television shows. He is also a stand-up comedian. He lives in Sweden.
Illustrator: Per Gustavsson
Per Gustavsson is an illustrator and author living in Stockholm, Sweden. His bestselling books are translated to several languages.
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Reviews
School Library Journal
“Young readers will enjoy the playful plot of this pleasant read. Sparring weaves bits of comedy within the dialogue. Teachers and librarians would be wise to include this title in their collections, especially those with readers who love a good problem-solving mystery. The text is accompanied by abundant, charming artwork that captures the silliness and action.”—School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“Another lively, funny jaunt with this unforgettable family.”—Kirkus Reviews
