"Featuring intrepid girl detective Minnie and helpful cat assistant Max, this vocal adaptation of Giff's story concerns a hotly contested pigeon race and some mildly sinister goings-on. Reader Dana Lubotsky has precisely the right vocal quality, suggesting a touch of uncertainty here, a bit of brashness there. The length is perfect: long enough to develop realistic details yet short enough to hold young listeners' attention for the duration." - Booklist
Minnie and her trusty cat, Max, are gearing up for the annual pigeon race. However, their skills at detection are called upon to find a missing championship pigeon. Lubotsky 's presentation is perfect for a youthful audience, she glides from "pigeon talk" to a creaky elderly voice and then sings a beautiful old folk song with ease and grace. She also excels in presenting Minnie's older brother and his girlfriend, who is a cop. Minnie and her myriad friends all live at the seaside and enjoy wonderful camaraderie as they attempt to capture the pigeon thief. A player piano, its wonderful old songs and a cookie recipe from Minnie add to the homey atmosphere of this magical story. S.G.B. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award. (c) AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine
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