Book Review Emily Ecton's The Great Pet Heist

  

Illustrated by David Mottram

Emily Ecton’s The Great Pet Heist published in 2020 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, is a hilarious romp through an apartment complex from the viewpoint of the pets. Animal tracks decorate the chapters. Dave Mottram rendered the humorous pet illustrations digitally. Ms. Ecton touches on homelessness, empathy and problem solving. Butterbean, a dog, Walt the cat and a host of pet friends engage in witty conversations and antics while attempting to preserve their living situation. Mostly, this is a funny book about pets and I laughed on almost every page. The Great Pet Heist is the first book in a series of five.

Source: I purchased this book and it will be given as a present. It is designated for ages 8 - 12 years and grades 3 – 7 with 272 pages. 

 

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