Annabelle and the Cat Council

A 10-Book Series of Whiskered Whispers, Gentle Mysteries, and Big-Hearted Truths Annabelle and the Cat Council is a charming ten-book mystery series for middle-grade readers (ages 8–12). When ten-year-old Annabelle discovers she can understand cats—not just their meows, but their thoughts and warnings—her quiet seaside town becomes anything but ordinary. Guided by the sharp-tongued, soft-pawed Cat Council, Annabelle begins to uncover mysteries hiding in plain sight: a vanished violin, a midnight baker, missing library books, secret signals from a lighthouse, sabotaged parades, stolen science fair projects, and more. But the real magic of these mysteries isn't just the puzzles—it's the people behind them. Each story explores themes of empathy, forgiveness, loneliness, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to listen—truly listen—to those around us. With each solved case, Annabelle grows not only as a detective, but as a friend, a listener, and a quiet force for healing in her community. From whispered warnings in gardens to long-buried secrets beneath the town, the Cat Council is always watching. And with her feline friends at her side, Annabelle learns that not every mystery ends with justice. Some end with understanding. And some… are only just beginning. Wholesome, magical, and full of heart, Annabelle and the Cat Council is a celebration of compassion, community, and the mysteries that connect us all.