The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat

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First edition (publ. Methuen)
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First edition (publ. Methuen)
Illustrated by Joseph Abbey

The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat, published 1949, is the seventh novel in the Five Find-Outers'Or mystery' series written by Enid Blyton.

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Plot

A theatre safe is rifled - and the main suspect is Boysie the Pantomime Cat and his friend Zoe. The five find-outers and dog are on the track - with the help of PC Pippin, who is standing in for Mr Goon. Despite all the false clues the find-outers have planted to throw the police off the scent, they finally discover the perpetrator.

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