The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat
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The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat (1944
) is the second in the Five Find-Outers series of children's mystery novels by Enid Blyton
. It was published by Methuen and Co Ltd and follows the first book in the series, The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage
. It tells of a stolen cat the group of children work to uncover.
1944 in literature
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) is the second in the Five Find-Outers series of children's mystery novels by Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton was an English children's writer also known as Mary Pollock.Noted for numerous series of books based on recurring characters and designed for different age groups,her books have enjoyed huge success in many parts of the world, and have sold over 600 million copies.One of Blyton's most...
. It was published by Methuen and Co Ltd and follows the first book in the series, The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage
The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage
The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage is the first in the "The Five Find-Outers" series of children's novels by Enid Blyton. It was first published in 1943 and continues to be frequently reissued.-Plot summary:...
. It tells of a stolen cat the group of children work to uncover.
Plot
Luke, a friend of the Five Find-Outers is working in the garden when Lady Candling's valuable cat is stolen. The Five Find-Outers and Dog work to solve the case.Characters
- Bets - The youngest of the Five Find-Outers and Dog
- Pip - A member of the Five Find-Outers and Dog
- Larry - The chief of the Five Find-Outers and Dog
- Daisy - A member of the Five Find-Outers and Dog
- Fatty -The smartest of the five Find-Outers and Dog
- Buster - Fatty's Scottish TerrierScottish TerrierThe Scottish Terrier , popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. Initially one of the highland breeds of Terrier that were grouped under the name of Skye Terrier, it is one of five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland, the other four being the modern Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and...
- Luke - Mr Tupping's assistant
- Lady Candling - The owner of the stolen valuable cat
- Miss Harmer - The person who takes care of Lady Candling's cats
- Miss Trimble - Land Candling's companion, scared of the fierce Mr Tupping.
- Mr. Tupping - The gardener of Lady Candling. Rude, bad tempered, fierce and cruel to Luke. Thinks he owns the garden.
- Mr Goon - the bumbling village Policeman who again fails to solve the case. Friend of Mr Tupping.