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Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date: 10/12/2004
ISBN: 0-06-052982-2
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Genre:   Children’s fiction / mystery / fantasy [Ages 9-12]
Reviewed: 2004
Reviewer: Carisa Weeaks
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To Scratch a Thief
The Stink Files: Dossier 002  
By Holm and Hamel

     James Edward Bristlefur is back and on the trail of the fiends that killed his former owner, Sir Archibald, an agent for MI9, and defaced his tags, changing his destination from Norway to New Jersey. The clues left by the culprit -- the defaced tags, the white whisker, and the tin of Norwegian cookies that poisoned Sir Archibald – were all left for him to find. How is this possible? With the help of his connections (which include dogs, rats, and other animals normally not known for their cooperation with cats), Bristlefur, otherwise known by his American counterparts as “Stink”, sets off to find out who was trying to get rid of him and why. He could’ve never guessed, though, how well-planned (and well-monitored) the plans of this mysterious mastermind are turning out to be – especially when he finds himself plummeting down a deep metal shaft, straight for a whirling fan with sharp, deadly blades!

     I LOVE STINK! His humor and personality are just two of the many brilliant things about this series. I was thrilled when I got the chance to review the first one and jumped at the chance to read this one, as well. It’s packed with adventures and the kind of humor that has quickly made Sir James Edward Bristlefur my favorite cat for life! There are enough lead-ins in the beginning for those who haven’t read the first one to be able to understand Stink’s plight, but I’d recommend you read the first one anyway. The more Stink you have (in this case, anyway) the better!