Book Review of The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa: Book 1
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The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa: Book 1
Written by Jennifer Ussi
Illustrated by Lekshmi Bose
Ages: 6-10 | 56 Pages
Publisher: Little Boola Books (2024) | ISBN: 978-1-923356-01-6
What to Expect: Friendship, travel, endangered animals, courage.
The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa: Book 1—The Pangolins offers readers a charming blend of adventure and education, where friendship and courage meet wildlife conservation.
When Casper, a clever house cat known for helping other animals with their problems, accidentally falls asleep in a stranger’s car, she finds herself lost in the African bush. Far from home and surrounded by unfamiliar dangers, including predators and poachers, Casper’s situation seems dire until she encounters an unlikely group of friends: a family of pangolins with unique armor-like scales who live in a cave and feast on termites. After Casper helps them escape from threatening poachers, they promise to guide her to a wise owl who might help her find her way home. What starts as a frightening predicament transforms into an exciting adventure filled with friendship and discovery.
Award-winning filmmaker turned author Jennifer Ussi’s writing strikes an excellent balance between storytelling and education, breaking the narrative into manageable chapters perfect for emerging readers. Exciting moments and quieter scenes of friendship flow seamlessly as Ussi weaves facts about African wildlife and conservation into the text. The addition of fact pages at the book’s end about the different species depicted in the story provides valuable educational content that complements the story without interrupting its flow.
Lekshmi Bose’s richly colored digital artwork brings the African landscape and its inhabitants to vibrant life—she adeptly captures the unique characteristics of the various animals Casper encounters.
Offering an engaging way to introduce important environmental themes, the book is ideal for readers aged 6-10, particularly those transitioning to longer books and anyone with an interest in animals, adventure, or conservation. Caregivers and educators alike can confidently choose The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa: Book 1—The Pangolins for school libraries and home collections.
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About the Author
Jennifer Ussi is an award-winning filmmaker, educator, and storyteller, traveling Africa in her ancient campervan with her husband, her camera, and an insatiable appetite for telling stories. Inspired by Africa’s wildlife and countless stories of wandering cats, she created The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa, a children’s book series blending humor, adventure, and, especially, wildlife conservation.
Jennifer’s work reflects her passion for wildlife, storytelling, and inspiring young readers to care about conservation.
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