Cover Image: Katie the Catsitter

Katie the Catsitter

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Super heroes and villains are exciting. Specially trained cat assistants are overwhelmingly adorable! I love the art and all the unique heroes and villains. (Owl Guy is the worst!) The heroes/ villains plot is well blended with the more down to earth issues of growing up and changing friendships.

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My daughter and I absolutely loved this book and these up to no good cats that all have crazy personalities. We plan on buying the book eventually.

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This is probably one of my new all time favorite graphics! I loved the plot and the characters. Looking forward to the sequel!

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If Katie wants to join her best friends at Camp Bear Lake before the summer slips away, she needs to get some cash in her Summer Fun Fund ASAP! Luckily another tenant in her building, the mysterious Ms. Lang, needs a catsitter … for her 217 cats. The job pays well, but the mischievous cats (displaying a highly unusual set of skills) are running circles around Katie. And Ms. Lang is always out and about when the Mousetress – New York City’s newest villain – strikes. What is she really up to while Katie is catsitting? This is a great hook, though I preferred the friendship plotline to the superhero goings-on. Overall the bright artwork, adorable kitty cats, and variety of hijinks make this a fun read for middle graders on up.

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Really cute book! I didn't read the description before I read it so I wasn't aware of the superhero aspect of this graphic novel but it was so fun! I loved all the characters but mostly I loved all the cats. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun fast read.

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I don't usually get into superhero stories, but this is a fun twist to the story that both superhero enthusiast and newbies will enjoy.

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THIS IS A PURRRFECT GRAPHIC NOVEL. love this so much. Katie is amazing, it’s the perfect amount of action and heart.

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Oh this is such a fun graphic novel with excellent illustrations. What do you get when you combine a teenage girl, an apartment full of super intelligent cats, and a possible super villain as their owner? Hijinks and fun to the max. I love that each cat has a specialty. So much fun this is a must read especially if you are a cat lover!

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Katie the Catsitter is the perfect graphic novel fir anyone who likes cats, mysteries and superheroes! Those sneaky misunderstood cats are the perfect characters for this book!

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Katie the Catsitter is a delightful graphic novel mash-up for young crazy cat ladies and superhero fans! Middle grade readers will enjoy the fun storyline while also touching on the relatable topic of changing interests and friendships. I'm sad that the book indicated we will have to wait until 2022 for more Katie the Catsitter adventures!

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This a wonderful story of friendship, paradigm shifts, and cats.... lots of them. There are moments that are silly and make the read chuckle out loud, but then there is serious moments of involving changes in relationships. These relationship changes involved mother/ daughter, friends, and neighbors. The illustrations were on point and matched the panels appropriately. I also enjoyed a connection between the cover art and a story line from the middle of the book. This book is great for busy grownups that want a way a book to connect with the middle grade reader in their life.

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Katie the Catsitter is a delightful superhero graphic novel about who is a villain and who is a hero. With so, so many cats. Venable's work is always fun, but this might be my favorite yet. Stephanie Yue's art is perfect for this story. Many libraries will get this from Junior Library Guild, but those that don't use that service will absolutely want to purchase this for their collections!

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Unfortunately, I was never able to actually download the ARC from NetGalley, but was able to read a physical copy upon publication. Overall, I really enjoyed this story! I love cats, and the names of the cats in this story are so cute and clever! I also really appreciated Katie as a character, and I enjoyed watching her grow throughout the story. I thought her friendship dilemma was very relatable for younger readers. I realize that I am not the target audience for this story, but it made me smile and enjoy it nonetheless!

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My 9 year old daughter absolutely loves graphic novels. After reading this one, I purchased a copy for her birthday later this month.

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A wonderful look at childhood anxiety, friendships & swingin superhero cats! Wonderful artwork showcases the antics of the cats & the stressful ramifications of those actions on their humans

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I was a little startled to discover superheroes in this story. Once I adjusted, though, it was a pretty cool read. A world with supers makes it easier to accept superintelligent cats. And Venable takes it beyond just a standard hero plot. We're really exploring what it means and looks like to be a hero. More than just perception, we're looking at intent. Heroes who are self-serving or disappointing. Villains who are well-meaning but push the boundaries of acceptable behavior. Interesting ideas worth exploring.

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Hooked from the author's note that affirmed that all cats are a little evil. I don't have 217 but I definitely have more than my fair share as well as a feral I have been working with for two years. I think we're just four years away from being close buddies. This is a delightful book for cat lovers or fans of superhero stories. Aside from the big plot lines, I'm also a fan of the quieter subtext about losing your friends but finding there are more out there as you change and grow.

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Hand Katie the Catsitter to any graphic novel fan. This will be an instant hit, and will be flying off the library shelf.

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The cover and the title of this book is what totally caught my attention. Graphic novel, cats, and superheroes, awesome! I have to admit that you had me at cats. I think this middle grade book is perfect for those girls that are right at that tween/teen age, trying to find their way with changing friendships and figuring out their place in the world. It’s summer and Katie’s best friends are going to a sleep away camp, unfortunately Katie cannot afford to go. So she tries out various jobs (unsuccessfully), to raise money to meet her friends at camp. After giving up, her mysterious neighbor, Ms. Lang, offers an interesting opportunity. Katie finds out that the Ms. Lang works nights, like her mother, and needs help cat sitting her 217 cats. YES, 217 CATS! And they are not ordinary cats, they can use a computer (to order pizza), work a tv remote to watch movies, and even sew! Hilarious! Katie becomes suspicious of Ms. Lang’s line of work, and thinks she might be the Supervillain the Mousetress. The storyline is super cute and also subtly weaves in some life lessons. The illustrations are amazing and would definitely keep any young middle grader intrigued. I can see my 13yo, who is not quite ready for the yucky romance novels, who thinks boys are gross, and loves to watch Marvel movies with her bff, totally loving this book. I have provided this honest review in exchange for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and Random House Kids.

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Okay, I'm obsessed with this graphic novel! I'm so glad that it's going to be a series. As soon as I finished reading it, I bought it for all of my younger cousins. Who doesn't love cats, superheroes, saving animals, annnnnnd more cats?

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