Wacky Splat the Cat is back, and this time, he turns detective ... Splat is appealing as always--fuzzy, possessive of his toys, and enamored of his gadgets. The artwork features richly saturated colors set off against white backgrounds, and the goggle-eyed ducks are particularly striking, especially in the coded message appearing on the endpapers, decoded at the back. - Booklist

"Slightly insecure, but totally lovable Splat the cat is back for another fun-filled adventure. ... As with the rest of the series, the bright, bold, highly textured, expressive illustrations, filled with comical details, are the true appeal." - School Library Journal