Katie the Catsitter (A Graphic Novel)
Katie the Catsitter (A Graphic Novel) by Colleen AF Venable, published by Random House Children’s Books on January 5, 2021, is a middle-grade graphic novel that explores themes of friendship, adventure, and the whimsical world of cats. This 224-page book follows Katie, who is looking forward to a summer filled with excitement despite her friends being away at camp. In an effort to earn money for her own camp experience, she takes on a job catsitting for her enigmatic neighbor, Madeline, who has an astonishing number of cats and a mysterious connection to the city’s notorious villain.
Readers will find a humorous and action-packed narrative as Katie navigates her new responsibilities, the challenges of maintaining friendships, and the intrigue surrounding her neighbor. The story features a blend of adventure and comedy, making it appealing to fans of comics and graphic novels. With its engaging plot and relatable characters, this edition invites readers to join Katie on her journey filled with cats and unexpected twists.
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NOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE STATE AWARDS!
Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! Introducing an irresistible new middle-grade graphic novel series about growing up, friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats!)–perfect for fans of Guts, Awkward and Real Friends (not to mention anyone who loves cats!)
“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” —The New York Times
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!
Don’t miss the next Katie the Catsitters—Katie the Catsitter 2: Best Friends for Never and Katie the Catsitter 3: Secrets and Sidekicks!
A Florida Sunshine State Reader Award nominee
A South Carolina Book Award nominee
A Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award nominee
A Vermont Golden Dome Book Award nominee
A Maine Student Book Award nominee
A North Carolina Children’s Book Award nominee
An Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award nominee
An Illinois Bluestem Readers’ Choice nominee
And more!
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