 | Secrets and sidekicks (Katie The Catsitter) Author: Venable, Colleen A. F. | |
| Price: $11.47 | ||
Summary:
Still training to be a sidekick, Katie protects the city against mysterious robot attacks--while trying not to feel like an outsider within her own friend group. In graphic novel format.
| Illustrator: | Yue, Stephanie |
| Lamb, Braden |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 3.10 Points: 2.0 Quiz: 521209 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (04/01/23)
School Library Journal (04/01/23)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 04/01/2023 Gr 3–6—In in this third installment, middle schooler Katie continues to train as a sidekick for secret superhero Mousetress and her cadre of 217 highly intelligent cats. Rampaging robots keep appearing all over town, but no one believes Katie when she accuses Benito Benton (aka Eastern Screech) of being the mastermind behind the chaos. Her struggles with physical sidekick training alongside friendship drama result in even more stress. When Katie's overworked mom starts to join her for "cat sitting," Katie wonders how much longer she can keep her sidekick-life a secret…or if she'll have to give it up for good. This well-paced, visually appealing middle grade graphic novel continues to develop its unique superhero world. Katie is a relatable main character who struggles with feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and doubt. The multitude of cats and their special ops roles, such as Mew Mew the disguise expert and Seamus the Math Genius, add humor to the storyline. Represented within the artwork is a diverse cast that includes white (Katie and her mom, Jess), brown-skinned (Beth, Marie), and Black (Madeline) characters. VERDICT Fans of the series will eagerly devour this latest volume. - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
