Matty, Detective Cat is the sometimes-true tale of a Cambridge cat that leaves all the "dog hero" stories in the dust. This feisty elder feline brings home slices of salami instead of mice, makes friends (in her own way) with neighbors, sits firm with big dogs, AND helps police catch an arsonist. Besides cat escapades, Matty, Detective Cat includes some real scientific techniques that police use to catch criminals. Illustrations by Marilyn Wheeler complement the text and draw the reader into the story. Matty, Detective Cat is suitable for all ages, particularly grades 3 to 6.