A bully. A scary teacher. Crazy pranks. And the wrong kid is about to get kicked out of school. Thank goodness for friends, a black belt uncle – and a cat named Wombat!

 

11-year-old Matt is in deep trouble when he becomes the prime suspect in a series of thefts at school. Unless he can prove he’s been framed by the scary new bully, he will be kicked out of the school he loves. Matt must clear his name and expose the bully—not easy when he’s dealing with the teacher’s pet! Fortunately, he has his friends and his intrepid cat Wombat to help him. But nothing goes as expected, and Matt must rely on his own strength and ingenuity to save his reputation and find the real thief.  

 

Matt and the School Thief is a thrilling and humorous middle-grade novel that explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and standing up for what’s right.