The Incredible Adventures of Casper The Cat Who Got Lost in Africa
Book 1 - The Pangolins
by Jennifer Ussi
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Pub Date Feb 02 2025 | Archive Date Mar 12 2025
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Description
Discover the Secret World of Pangolins with Casper the Cat – A Tale of Friendship, Curiosity, and Conservation!
Meet Casper, a sassy and spirited city cat who finds herself lost in the deep, dark, scary African wilderness—a place she only knows as home to creepy bugs, giant spiders, and enormous animals that snack on little ones like her!
In her very first adventure, Casper encounters a family of shy and fascinating pangolins. Together, they uncover the importance of trust, bravery, and protecting the world’s most vulnerable creatures.
With stunning illustrations and an engaging story, this book brings the magic of African wildlife to life while teaching young readers about the pangolin’s unique traits and the challenges they face in the wild.
Perfect for children ages 5 to 8, this delightful chapter book combines fun, adventure, and an important message about conservation.
Will Casper find her way back home, or will Africa’s wonders keep her exploring?
Join Casper and her new pangolin friends on an unforgettable journey
Jennifer Ussi is a multi-award-winning filmmaker turned author, with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres. With years of experience in filmmaking, screenwriting, and academia, Jennifer has brought her creative vision to life in this enchanting series.
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781923356009 |
| PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 56 |
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Featured Reviews
Toby A. S, Reviewer
THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF CASPER THE CAT WHO GOT LOST IN AFRICA is the first in a planned series of books by Jennifer Ussi targeted to children aged five to eight - all built around the adventures of a sassy cat. This one is a short (56 pages), sweet chapter book with enchanting illustrations by Lekshmi Bose.
Casper is a sheltered city pet who winds up getting lost somewhere in the African wilds, unable to find her way home. In her efforts to get help, she meets some unusual animals including the seldom-seen pangolin, a bat-eared fox, and a Grey go-away-bird. Although Casper is mostly interested in getting back home, she nevertheless winds up in an unexpected adventure involving poachers.
The plot is not completely resolved at the end but instead sets up the next book in this series involving Casper meeting elephants.
At the end of the book author Jennifer Ussi shares information about the animals Casper has met so readers learn a bit about their diet, habitat and role in the ecosystem. I found this to be a valuable addition because it embeds a strong environmental conservation message inside THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF CASPER THE CAT WHO GOT LOST IN AFRICA. Highly recommended.
Katrina L, Reviewer
The first book in a new children's series from award-winning filmmaker turned author Jennifer Ussi. Curious and sassy cat Casper accidentally finds herself lost and far from home - and in the African wilderness! On this first adventure, Casper encounters pangolins and other animal friends. Lovely illustrations, an engaging story line, and teachable moments re: conservation work and endangered species.
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