Rich Cat, Poor Cat by Bernard Waber

Rich Cat, Poor Cat by Bernard Waber

When stray dogs start disappearing from the neighborhood, Vincent's dad thinks that maybe the Animal Control Department is finally doing its job. But then, Mrs. Rangel's celebrity chihuahua Chato, who appeared in television commercials promoting tacos, disappears. And Mrs. Garca's weiner dog and Mrs. West's poodle go missing. Everyone in the neighborhood is puzzled, but Vincent Ventura has a theory.

The disappearances started when Mr. Calaveras moved into the house at 666 Duende Street, which is rumored to be haunted. Vincent knows he's not the harmless but grumpy guy that everyone else sees. He's convinced the old man is behind the rash of missing dogs. In fact, Vincent is sure he's a monster, a blood-sucking beast known as el chupacabras!

Vincent enlists the aid of his cousin Michelle, the smartest student at their school, and her twin brother Bobby to spy on the suspected killer. Vincent Ventura, monster fighter extraordinaire, is determined to catch him in the act, even if it puts them all in danger! This first installment in Garza's exciting new Monster Fighter Mystery series contains the author's dramatic black and white illustrations. This spine-tingling short novel for ages 8-12 will introduce Latino creepy creatures to a new generation of readers.

Waber, Bernard: - BERNARD WABER was the beloved author-illustrator of more than thirty picture books, including Courage, Ira Sleeps Over, and Do You See a Mouse? With the publication of The House on East 88th Street in 1962, his Lyle, Lyle Crocodile series of books became a mainstay of children's literature. A Literary Landmark plaque commemorating the adventures of this endearing New York City reptile can now be found on East 88th Street and Bernard Waber's artwork is the subject of a traveling retrospective exhibit, curated by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. bernardwaber.com.

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ISBN 13	9780590430913
ISBN 10	0590430912
Title	Rich Cat, Poor Cat
Author	Bernard Waber
Series	A Blue Ribbon Book
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Scholastic Trade
Year published	1963-12-31
Number of pages	48
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