The Adventures of Jack the Cat - The Food Thief - : A thief is stealing food in the Five Streets. Jack intends to catch them. But what he uncovers is far worse than hunger.

by Sven Rodrigues-Wagner

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"Each Street has its clever personality type, reminiscent of each Hogwarts House, and it is fun to pick a favourite. Jack's partnerships with other cats in the novel grow as the mystery unfolds. Survival is the mission, and each friendship is vital. Well done! Read it in a comfortable window nook and enjoy!" - Amazon Review
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Embark on an electrifying journey with Jack the Cat, the unsuspecting leader of First Street, in "The Adventures of Jack the Cat - The Food Thief." Life on the streets takes a thrilling turn when Jack discovers a sinister plot that goes beyond the disappearance of the cats' food sources. Unraveling this mystery plunges Jack into a deadly conspiracy that will forever alter the fate of every feline in The Five Streets.

Abandoned as a kitten, Jack rose to prominence under the watchful eyes of tomcat Big Boy, unwittingly assuming the mantle of First Street's leader. The Five Streets, once a haven, now teeters on the brink of chaos as food vanishes mysteriously. Determined to uncover the truth, Jack, alongside his fellow leaders and friends, launches a daring investigation that uncovers a threat poised to reshape their world.

In "The Food Thief," the inaugural installment of the Jack the Cat Mystery Series, the streets of The Five Streets come alive with suspense and intrigue. Join Jack and his friends in an action-packed, cozy animal mystery that transcends age, captivating both young and old, especially cat lovers. With every turn of the page, the plot thickens, revealing twists that will leave you breathless and yearning for more.

Don't let this purr-fect adventure slip through your paws! Immerse yourself in a world where danger lurks around every corner, and the fate of feline kind rests in the paws of Jack the Cat. Order your copy now, and let the mystery unfold in a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last whisker-twisting moment! 🐾

Genres: Amazon

279 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 21, 2021

About the author

"All we have to decide is what to do with the time given to us…" - Gandalf The Grey

Sven Rodrigues-Wagner was born in Bremen, Germany, but has made his home in Harlow, just north of London. He attained a bachelor's in economics at college and worked in supply chain and operations for global businesses.

As well as his day job, Sven has been a keen writer for many years, and his move to the UK reinvigorated him to pick up his pen once more. Now he is poised to publish his first young adult book, The Adventures of Jack the Cat - The Food Thief. His second book, The Sewer Murders, also features Jack in another adventure. The third book will change the lives of any one on the five Streets for ever, “Worlds end”. The fourth book is currently under development.

In his free time, Sven enjoys reading, writing, playing video games, running, and practising martial arts. When he gets the chance, he loves to travel, whether close to home or further afield, and he has been an annual participant in NaNoWriMo since 2019.

Sven lives with his wife, daughter, and cats, Misty MooMoo and Mia Cat.

Sven hopes to continue writing about the adventures of Jack the Cat and build it into a series which will one day give him financial freedom and allow him to move into writing full-time. He also has an ambition to run the Ultramarathon des Sables one day, widely recognized as the toughest endurance race on the planet. You can contact or follow Sven Rodrigues-Wagner at:
Website: Sven Rodrigues-Wagner (svenrodrigueswagner.com)
Email: SvenRodriguesWagner@gmail.com

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a completely adorable story! I loved the cats (they were very obviously written by someone who has been or currently is owned by at least one cat!). The language was a bit stilted at times but as the author was born in Germany, this is not so strange and the strangeness (at times) of the language actually made the book work even better! Great story, definitely recommended to all cat lovers!

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack

This was a book for all you cat lovers. Little Jack was a good mystery detective and Moo Moo helped,too. I liked the way the book was written in and about cats on their level. Hope you will enjoy it as much as I have.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. I couldn't put it down. I love cats it's why I started reading. It's a very good story.

[Nicci · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Adventures of Jack the Cat is memorable amongst many great reads this year. I was grateful to review this book through Reedsy. It tells the story of Jack, a cat who protects the rights of the homeless cats on his street. When food is stolen and, later, spoilt, Jack begins to investigate what is going on, getting to know others along the way. There’s Gina, the healer who sacrifices to give to others, Azrael the conspiracy theorist, MooMoo, the seemingly spoilt once street car with a wealth of intelligence, and Nina, the wise old leader. . Thumbs and the fox are villains in the tale, but while Thumbs is driven by ambition, the fox is lost, blood thirsty and trapped in streets he does not enjoy. Buddy and Churchill as well as the Shadows also play a role in the story.

This is a story which can resonate in many levels, with readers taking out a range of different insights based on their life experiences and the insights of the times. Amongst other tales, it is a story of community, determination and power. It’s a story which takes readers beyond stereotypes, explores cruelties and shows how political battles for power often involve divisions, conspiracy theories and trapping marginalised or wounded individuals to carry out dreadful tasks with a promise of a better life. This is also a simple story of good people coming together to fight ‘bad’ and the role of compassion in understanding how to cope with chaos, disability age and other marginalisations.

This is a story I would recommend for people of all ages. Children would enjoy watching Jack, the cat detective unravel a mystery while older people would take out the satirical or metaphorical elements of the tale. Ultimately, Jack the Cat is a hero on multiple levels and worth multiple reads. The ending leaves me hopeful that there will be another story. It also shows us that no matter how many problems we might resolve, there will never be a utopia. There ks always another problem to solve.

[HRM · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story idea was good, but the execution left a lot to be desired. Lots of grammar mistakes, odd tense changes, and too much repetition of Jack’s inner dialogues. The book definitely needed an editor. No spoilers, but the ending had a glaring omission, something that Jack should have done, based on all his previous behavior, but didn’t.

I have seen people call this cozy, suitable for children. It is neither. I found the whole story distressing. The character of the fox, especially, was primal and violent, and there were some scenes with him that were simply disgusting. Realistic, perhaps, for a wild animal, but not enjoyable to read. The stakes for the cat community were high, and they were in constant peril. Not an enjoyable read at all. If revised with an editor’s help, it might be ok.

I listened to the AI narrated audio version. It was odd and flat. I won’t use AI narration for anything again.

[Kenzley Ricklefs · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an odd read for me and I’m unsure how to review it. It’s a book about street animals. From the view point of Jack the cat and the struggle of finding food as a street animal and hate for humans. This book reminded me of a cat mafia mixed with Sherlock Holmes in the smallest way. I tried to go outside of my comfort zone with this one and was slightly disappointed that I did not like it the way I did. But I do wonder now what street cats really think.

[M'liss Pang · Rating 4 out of 5]

Imagination

An interesting exercise in the imagination. Cat behavior was so true to their nature. Poor editing or translation but not bothersome; just filled in the blanks.

[Sharon Mallow · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a really fun read. The editing should be a bit better, but it was still very enjoyable and creative. Looking forward to more adventures with Jack. It was great that the author shared his real life cats that made it better