Book Review: Basil and the Library Ghost

Basil and the Library Ghost by Catherine Hapka

Basil and the Library Ghost
by Catherine Hapka, Eve Titus (Creator), David Mottram (Illustrations)

4 out of 5 stars

Basil and Dawson are on their way to visit Oxford and see their old college friends. But when they arrive, their friends tell them that the college library is being haunted and strange things have been happening. Basil thinks someone is impersonating a ghost for their own nefarious ends, but Dawson wonders if something else might be going on. Meanwhile, Ratigan has escaped prison and Basil is on high alert, searching for any clue to his whereabouts.

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Book Review: Basil and the Cave of Cats

Basil and the Pygmy Cats by Eve Titus

Basil and the Pygmy Cats (Basil of Baker Street, #3)
by  Eve Titus, Paul Galdone (Illustrator)

4 out of 5 stars

Basil is the Sherlock Holmes of the mouse world. He listens in on the cases of the great Sherlock Holmes at 221B Baker Street, to learn at the feet of the master. Then Basil can use that knowledge to solve mysteries among the mice of the world. When danger calls, Basil is on the case with his trusty friend, Dr. Dawson, at his side.

In this book, Dawson and Basil are traveling to find an ancient island. There is a legend that tiny cats were once ruled by benevolent mice on this isolated island. However, evil Ratigan is also on the hunt, and it’s a race to see who will discover the lost island first.

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