The Burglar

De: Jeff Ross

Narrado por: Charles E Hutton

The Burglar originates in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. John Mattingly and his wife, Madge, live in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Their home is burglarized, and the only witnesses are the family dog, Max, and the cat, Penny. Ironically, much of the story is told from the pets’ point of view. While the home’s security cameras catch a portion of the burglary, Max has the job of somehow identifying the crook. Look for two bumbling police officers, Peachtree and Gordon, who are comical throughout the adventure. The chase begins in Kentucky and leads authorities to the Smoky Mountains and through the swamps of Central Florida. Lots of questions need to be answered:

Why did the Burglar break into the home in the Queen City? Will they catch him alive? What will happen if he gets away? What will happen to the policewoman who was kidnapped? Through a burglary and a kidnapping, the story displays two strange relationships - one between humans and their pets and the other between a burglar and a police hostage named Mattie. As the authorities chase them, the Burglar and Mattie discover they have common threads–and they are quite surprised at what they discover about themselves.

This short book is a thrilling nail-biter from start to finish! The story is entertaining for kids since it has short chapters and an easy plot. Appropriate for ages 13 and up.

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Very Enjoyable

Very well done book, very easy to get into with all the expression and enthusiasm the narrator uses. very well written book as well. Great storyline, overall excellent book 5 stars from me.

Cute Story

I loved this book! It was so cute! I also enjoyed that a lot of the story was from the unique view of Max the dog. The story was well written and the narrator does a fantastic job.

Couldn’t Put It Down

I didn’t think I’d get hooked so fast, but this story grabbed me right away. It’s a quick read, but it doesn’t feel rushed. The characters felt real, and the plot kept me curious the whole time. I liked that it wasn’t over-the-top or unrealistic—it actually felt like something that could happen. I finished it in one night because I had to know how it ended. If you’re into low-key suspense that keeps things moving, give this one a shot.

Team Dog

Very cute, funny, interesting tale. Nice pacing on the story. Narrator does very well.