Synopsis "Meows in Malaysia: Suspects Jewels Robes"
Two feline brothers, Mighty and Brennon, receive an urgent message from the wise cat who asked them for help. Their efforts are temporarily thwarted when the two kitties find out that they have to travel to Malaysia with their mom and encounter a travel mystery. Mighty and Brennon go on an adventure, see the wildlife of Malaysia, explore the Sabah Coastline, and watch slithery creatures crawl. Then Mighty and Brennon head to the most exciting place of all, the Cat Museum. That's when the feline brothers find out a precious cat jewel was stolen from the museum, right out of its cat mouthed entrance. Mighty and Brennon debate whether they should attempt to find the cat-shaped jewel and eventually decide to jump on the case. As the two explore Malaysia and look for clues to solve the case like detectives, they encounter an animal which looks like a muscular buffalo. Later, Mighty and Brennon saw a suspect in rain boots and a gray cloak and decided to find out more about this suspicious hotel caretaker. It doesn't take long for the duo to find another suspect, the chef. The felines go back to the Cat Museum to look for more clues. They find shiny and gray clues which lead them to their hotel café and dark closets. It also lands them in the grips of the hotel staff which Mighty and Brennon rush to free themselves from. Mighty and Brennon then use their best tool, their mom, to solve the case. With their mom's help, they are able to venture into town and explore the marketplace like spies. They also observe giant cat statues arching their necks toward the sky like cat angels. Mom finds out about a new, unexpected development in the case and Mighty changes course. A series of phone calls bounce from place to place until the staff at the Cat Museum gets the ultimate phone call. Do Mighty and Brennon find the thief and the missing jewel? Or do the clues lead them astray? All is not what it appears to be, and the feline sleuths see a case of mirrored trouble. Does the feline power duo get their reward and help the wise kitty? Meows in Malaysia is filled with laugh out loud jokes for kids and reads like an illustrated diary of a cat. In this funny children's literature piece, Mighty the cat explains the world through his eyes and explains feline behavior. Dreamy and imaginative, Mighty is determined to look for clues and solve the case. This unconventional, lighthearted funny cat mystery is a cozy chapter book for kids and a funny mystery book for kids ages 9-12. This middle grade fiction book teaches kids about culture, problem solving, and determination. It brings out a sense of mystery and suspense.
