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I received a review copy of this book from Bookbuzz via NetGalley for which my thanks.

From the pen of a young author of only 21 comes this cute and fun little children’s adventure, Kat Doggers: Superspy, the first in a series of so far 2 books. Kat Doggers is an ordinary housecat living with her humans and their other pet, Sam the dog. Sam is about to celebrate his gotcha day and Kat, a little jealous, ends up spoiling things a little. But Kat isn’t just that ordinary housecat, she is also the newest recruit in FUR, the Feline Undercover Regiment. When she is contacted by FUR, she takes off on her specially fitted skateboard (well, it belongs to her humans but it is customised for her to be operated by paw print) finding out at mission control about the latest case on hand. Though as a new recruit, she should be starting with simpler jobs, circumstances turn out such that she is ends up with the top agents Emily Doggers (also her cousin with the same tawny fur) and a tuxedo tom, Ace Knight, the ‘James Bond’ of the unit. Neither is very optimistic about Kat’s skills, but then things take another turn and they are captured, leaving it up to Kat to save the day. Can she do it? Alongside she must also mend things at home.

This was a short and quick read and very entertaining all through. The author takes what is perhaps not an unusual idea of house-pets being ‘secret spies’ but spins it into a fun story which is executed well. There are plenty of ‘Bond’ touches with not only a high-tech MI-6 kind of organisation with special gadgetry—whether it’s Kat’s special skateboard or even special aircraft—but also a typical sinister Bond-type villain who uses the most dastardly methods to target the agents, and Agent Knight even has his own theme song (sung by no less than Parrot Hilton—I wanted to leave that for readers to enjoy, but just couldn’t resist mentioning it). There is a bit of a mystery to the case they are assigned to, the answer not being as obvious as it first seems.

A short read but lots of fun. There are also illustrations by Marie Amelie Marquaire—not full colour but using a limited palette—which add to the story.
4.5 stars

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This is a fun, entertaining spy story aimed at young readers, featuring cats as the main characters. I found it very light, easy reading, with cute cat illustrations. I think that my younger self would have liked a book like this, and hopefully today's young readers will too.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a free copy to review.

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A perfect read if you are a cat lover and a story that will be loved by adults and children.
loved Kat and thoroughly enjoyed the story
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

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Read it to my child. We both think that it is a great book! We want more of Kat's adventures. It is always a great idea to read stories where animql is the main hero.

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This is a first book by a young person but it's really cute and I loved the main cat. The story was simple but I think kids will like it.
I don't think the villain was great because the villain was too sympathetic, so I would have liked a better resolution.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

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I wanted to love what sounded like an intriguing tale, but found that both the story and illustrations were not my cup of tea. I do think the author has native ability that just needs further honing. Therefore, I will not be publishing this review elsewhere.

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Kat Doggers: Superspy introduces young readers to an imaginative world where an ordinary house cat, Kat, moonlights as a high-tech superspy. Follows Kat's initiation into F.U.R., the feline spy team dedicated to thwarting the plans of evil genius snails and master criminal fish. The story takes an unexpected turn when Kat, alongside two seasoned agents, embarks on a high-stakes mission that goes awry, leading to her team's capture. Will Kat's resourcefulness and cunning be enough to save the day solo? This delightful and action-packed story offers a perfect blend of humor, adventure, and feline charm, making it a must-read for young readers eager to embark on a thrilling journey with a fur-tastic hero.

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Hey, cool cats and kittens, buckle up for the purr-fect adventure with Kat Doggers: Superspy! Ever wondered what your lazy house cat is up to when they're not napping? Well, move over James Bond, because Kat's here to show you how it's done! This book is like the secret spy manual for the feline elite – and it's hilarious!

Kat's not your average kitty; she's got a whole double life thing going on. Picture this: evil genius snails, criminal fish, and the dreaded red dot of doom – Kat takes 'em all on. And guess what? She's not just some sidekick; she's the main event! The story kicks off with a bang when Kat and her fur-mazing team dive headfirst into a mission that goes haywire. It's a rollercoaster of whiskers, gadgets, and laugh-out-loud moments. So, why should you read it? Because it's the ultimate combo of action, humor, and adorable cat vibes – a package too good to resist. Grab Kat Doggers: Superspy and join the coolest cat on the block for a paw-some time!

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This is about a three and a half. The story was simple enough for a young child 7-10. However, it seemed somewhat cliche. I really didn’t like the drawings and I understand this is a young writer in early 20’s, but the artwork was confusing. I didn’t connect with any characters accept for Fisk and he was the techie. Again ok story but needs work
Thank you #netgalley for the opportunity to download

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