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Plot Summary of The Cat Who Moved a Mountain
"Multi-million or billion-aire Jim Qwilleran, with the help of his two Siamese cats, uncovers the truth to a crime on his trip to the Potato Mountains. Koko, his male Siamese, uncovers clues, and Qwill puts the facts together. This is a wonderful book which is part of a wonderful series. "
Christy Maurer, Resident Scholar

Review Analysis of The Cat Who Moved a Mountain
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Plot
Tone of story - very upbeat
How difficult to spot villain? - Difficult, but some clues given
Time/era of story: - 1980's-1999
What % of story relates directly to the mystery, not the subplot? - 60%
Kind of investigator - dog/cat investigator
Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller Yes
Murder Mystery (killer unknown) Yes

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status: - journalist
Age: - 40's-50's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events? Yes
How sensitive is this character? - middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - 20's-30's
Profession/status: - a lawyer creature
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - almost none
Motive of antagonist - money/treasure
How sensitive is this character? - hard edged
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Setting
United States Yes
Mountains/Cliffs Yes
Mountains: - climbing on trails
Misc setting - fancy mansion

Style
Part of a series? Yes
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
How many deaths? - 1
Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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