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Katie the Catsitter: (A Graphic Novel) Paperback – January 5, 2021

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Katie is dreading the boring summer ahead while her best friends are all away at camp--something that's way out of Katie and her mom's budget, UNLESS Katie can figure out a way to earn the money for camp herself. But when Katie gets a job catsitting for her mysterious upstairs neighbor, life get interesting. First, Madeline has 217 cats (!) and they're not exactly . . . normal cats. Also, why is Madeline always out EXACTLY when the city's most notorious villain commits crimes?! Is it possible that Katie's upstairs neighbor is really a super villain? Can Katie wrangle a whole lot of wayward cats, save a best friendship (why is Beth barely writing back? And who's this boy she keeps talking about?!), AND crack the biggest story in the city's history? Some heroes have capes . . . Katie has cats!

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Gr 3-6-Katie Spera, 12, lives in an alternate New York City where Yelp-related superheroes abound, but all she cares about is attending summer camp with her best friend, Bethany. Her mother can't afford it, so Katie tries job after job, all ending in comedic disaster, until she finds work caring for her neighbor's 217 genius felines. Herding cats is tough, but Katie figures it out, leaving her time to take part in fun activities in the city with her mom, worry that she and Bethany are growing apart, and wonder if her friendly, glamorous new employer is secretly the supervillain Mousetress. This middle grade comic from the creator of "Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye" is light and fun. Reminiscent of Raina Telgemeier's work, the art features a warm palette and lively, graceful linework that matches the upbeat characters and plot. While the story never gets too serious, there's a lot going on-friendships form and fade, Katie turns her love of animals into a plan for action, and many of the adults around Katie are not who she expected them to be. The book's final pages reveal that there will be a sequel; readers will also find a hilarious secret dossier on the 217 cats and brief bios that show how Venable and Yue used their passions as inspiration for the plot and design. Katie and her mother are white, Bethany is brown-skinned, and Katie's neighbor is Black. VERDICT A winsome mix of adventure, humor, and realistic middle grade problems, ideal for readers seeking the whimsy of Dav Pilkey's "Dog Man" tempered with the reassuring tone of Raina Telgemeier's work.-Amanda Charles, Los Angeles P.L.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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“Who can possibly resist a team of super cats? Or a wonderful kid who gets swept up in the feline drama? I loved Katie!” —Lucy Knisley, New York Times bestselling author of Stepping Stones

“A winner.”
—Nick Bruel, New York Times bestselling author of the Bad Kitty series

“Super fun and utterly delightful.”
—Gene Luen Yang, New York Times bestselling author of American Born Chinese

"Young readers will revel in the heroic antics, and older ones, like me, will be tickled by the Easter eggs strewn throughout. The
sweet and funny nature of this book is expertly reflected in Yue’s energetic art and seemingly effortless line work." New York Times

★”Neko Atsume meets The Tick in this laugh-out-loud funny, well-paced series starter…Yue’s expressive cartoons complement this enchanting story, the first in a series with a promising cast of characters—feline and otherwise.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
 
A little evil and a whole lotta fun.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A winsome mix of adventure, humor, and realistic middle grade problems, ideal for readers seeking the whimsy of Dav Pilkey’s “Dog Man” tempered with thereassuring tone of Raina Telgemeier’s work.School Library Journal
 
A pro-girl comic to encourage adventure, entrepreneurship, and excellent, pun-filled pet names.” BCCB
 
Venable’s twisty plot swoops gleefully around Manhattan, touching on everything from animal activism to evolving relationships to a secret rescue mission, and combining to tell the story of one of the least boring summers ever.” BookPage

Realism and absurdity snuggle harmoniously, with such delightful dichotomies as grumpy moggy Moritz knocking over glasses as calico Jolie plays MMORPGs while donning enormous headphones.” The Bulletin

"Sight gags, sly humor, pop-culture references, and a dollop of animal-rights activism combine to make Katie’s story a fun one." —Booklist

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Graphic; Illustrated edition (January 5, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 198489563X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1984895639
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN340L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.63 x 0.71 x 8.06 inches
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Customers find the book fun and cute for all ages. They say it has appropriate themes and is perfect for children who love cats. The storyline is charming and the illustrations are beautiful. Many readers appreciate the witty and silly text, as well as the heartwarming humor and cat poetry. The book is read multiple times by customers.

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it cute and fun for all ages, with appropriate themes. The book is described as delightful and easy to read for children.

"This book was a fun addition to my mobile library. It is a fun story and graphic novels are always loved by kids. It was a hit!" Read more

"...There was also a lot of humor in this story and I found myself laughing out loud at several points, mostly with whatever the cats were doing...." Read more

"...It has fun appropriate themes, but reading level might be closer to end of second grade/ third grade...." Read more

"...book but the price it a lot for a small book but its action packed and funny and for people who are into superheroes and super villains" Read more

11 customers mention "Book for children"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book for children. They find it suitable for young girls and tweens who love cats. The book has some valuable insights for adults as well, making it a great addition to their collection.

"...She tore through it in just three days. This is HUGE for her since she hasnt been a big reader despite all of our attempts to get her develope a..." Read more

"This book is perfect for my daughter! She’s 10 and always has felt like an outsider at school because she loves cats SO MUCH...." Read more

"...This was a fantastic addition to our collection. She finished in a day and rereads regularly." Read more

"...Great for tweens." Read more

8 customers mention "Storyline"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline and artwork. They find the book charming and fun, making them smile.

"...There was also a great storyline as well. Katie is trying to save money to go to summer camp with her best friends...." Read more

"...And I couldn't be happier! The story is super cute and the artwork is awesome...." Read more

"...The story line was fun. She's read it multiple times. I've already pre-ordered the next book and hope it turns into a series :)" Read more

"...She absolutely loved the characters and the story line. I already ordered book 2! I hope they make more." Read more

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Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find the graphics nice with good colors and text. The book is described as fun and cute for all ages.

"...The story is super cute and the artwork is awesome. My animal-loving daughter very much identified with the protagonist immediately...." Read more

"Nicely made. Very good colors and text. My niece is 7, she will enjoy it with the help of big cousin." Read more

"...I found myself smiling several times at the witty text or wonderfully silly illustrations...." Read more

"This is sooo fun and cute for all ages!..." Read more

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Customers enjoy graphic novels and find the cats in the book adorable. They also mention that kids love graphic novels and find them funny.

"...It is a fun story and graphic novels are always loved by kids. It was a hit!" Read more

"This book is absolutely wonderful. I loved all of the cats and their quirky personalities. There was also a great storyline as well...." Read more

"She loves cats and graphic novels, so I was the best grandma ever when I gave this to her for her birthday." Read more

"Love this book it is so funny and the cats just the cats are sooo adorable. 😍..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the witty and silly text. They find the book filled with heart and humor, making it easy to connect with the characters and story.

"...This book has inspired cat poetry and long kid rambles, including a convoluted explanation of why there are actually 218 cats, and how the other..." Read more

"Nicely made. Very good colors and text. My niece is 7, she will enjoy it with the help of big cousin." Read more

"...so charming and fun and I found myself smiling several times at the witty text or wonderfully silly illustrations...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book and read it multiple times.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
    This book was a fun addition to my mobile library. It is a fun story and graphic novels are always loved by kids. It was a hit!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023
    I recently bought this book for both my goddaughter (soon to be 10, finishing 4th grade) and my other honorary niece (just turned 10 and just finished 4th grade), who live on opposite sides of the country and have never met. Both girls love cats and fantasy novels, and they often like the same books (including the Familiars series and Wings of Fire).

    Both girls are obsessed: their moms report that they've both read the book multiple times within a week. This book has inspired cat poetry and long kid rambles, including a convoluted explanation of why there are actually 218 cats, and how the other other cat isn't one of the 217.

    Both girls are bookworms, so I can't say how this book plays to reluctant readers. One prefers regular novels most of the time (e.g. prefers the novel versions of Wings of Fire) but still loves this graphic novel. Both have decided this book/series is their new favorite thing. I am happily racking up all the auntie points... and buying them each book 2 to celebrate the end of the school year.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2024
    My daughter, to my surprise as THIS was a surprise to her, loves this series. I will definitely be buying more as any thing to get her reading is great for me :)
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
    This book is absolutely wonderful. I loved all of the cats and their quirky personalities. There was also a great storyline as well. Katie is trying to save money to go to summer camp with her best friends. She wants to do odd jobs to earn the money herself rather than accept the free voucher from her friend's mom. She has to learn to think on her feet to deal with all of the cats and their unique personalities and talents, in doing so she learns about herself as well. There was also a lot of humor in this story and I found myself laughing out loud at several points, mostly with whatever the cats were doing.

    Highly recommend this graphic novel.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
    Fifth Grader loved this and asked for the next book
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
    I liked the cats.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
    My almost eight-year-old LOVED this book. She tore through it in just three days. This is HUGE for her since she hasnt been a big reader despite all of our attempts to get her develope a love of reading. Whelp, this one did it. And I couldn't be happier!

    The story is super cute and the artwork is awesome. My animal-loving daughter very much identified with the protagonist immediately. And she giggled so much at all the crazy anitcs the cats get into. Definitely recommend!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023
    My 8 year old is into graphic novels and we got her this series for Christmas. She found it challenging at first, but was able to pick it up. It has fun appropriate themes, but reading level might be closer to end of second grade/ third grade. My daughter also reads Pizza and Taco, and PI Butterfly graphic novels for a point of reference.
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  • Magdalena Pedro
    5.0 out of 5 stars A young cat lovers favorite.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2025
    I bought this book for my daughter for Christmas. She was skeptical but once she opened the book she couldn't stop reading. It is a fun book for young cat loving readers. Was definitely a great buy!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A young cat lovers favorite.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2025
    I bought this book for my daughter for Christmas. She was skeptical but once she opened the book she couldn't stop reading. It is a fun book for young cat loving readers. Was definitely a great buy!
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  • Mr. Roy Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2023
    I have to admit that I didn't expect this story to centre around a Superhero.
    But then again,who has over 200 cats...?
    So,with my disbelief well and truly suspended,the story fairly rockets along.
    Saving up for summer camp by doing odd jobs,really odd jobs...
    I really like the picture of Katie with her arms on the balcony,cats about her ankles and the mysterious figure in the background against the moon.
    A classic scene that never gets old,brilliant.
    Some parts of the story are a little far fetched,but well,why not.
    It's only for entertainment and it certainly does that.
    Oh,and as for the cats,they remind me of the animated Disney film The Aristocats where they can play musical instruments and dance,ha ha.
    I suspect this would make a great bedtime story You know,sinc
  • Meeshieme
    5.0 out of 5 stars Daughter loved it!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2024
    My daughter loved this book! Can't wait to read the next one.
  • katy fitzpatrick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2023
    Was such a great book I had to order the rest in the series. She's now telling me when the next one will be out and giving me a count down.
  • Kit
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2021
    I loved this so much! It was adorable and fun and has SO MANY incredible cats! My own cats might have been a little jealous of how much I loved this.

    Seriously, read it!