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Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel) — Content Guide for Parents

By Colleen AF VenableRandom House Children's Books2024-10-08ISBN 9780593570401224 pages
Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Katie the Catsitter is back, and this time she’ll need to put all of her sidekick skills to the test in the bestselling graphic novel series about friendship, superheroes, and cats—lots of cats! Includes a bonus cat quiz at the end of the book!

“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.”—The New York Times

“Ideal for readers seeking the whimsy of Dav Pilkey’s 'Dog Man' tempered with the reassuring tone of Raina Telgemeier’s work.”—School Library Journal

Katie is rocking seventh grade and being a superhero sidekick. So, when a new threat puts all of New York City in danger, she’s ready to spring into action! All she needs is one super-secret plan, a little help from her friends (okay a lot of help!), an invitation to the city's fanciest party, 217 slightly unusual cats, and . . . maybe a new superhero outfit. Can Katie pull off the plan of the century?

With charming illustrations, laugh-out-loud humor, and featuring a bonus quiz at the end to determine which super cat you are, this feline-friendly adventure shows how, with the right catitude, anything is pawsible!

Look for all of the Katie the Catsitter graphic novels, including:

Katie the Catsitter
Katie the Catsitter #2: Best Friends for Never
Katie the Catsitter #3: Secrets and Sidekicks
Katie the Catsitter #4: The Purrfect Plan

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features action sequences but explicitly states that there is no violence. The heroes battle a corrupt developer without physical harm to characters. The book does not contain any genuinely frightening content. It is described as fun and humorous, suitable for children.

  • Does Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel) have violence?

    The book features action sequences but explicitly states that there is no violence. The heroes battle a corrupt developer without physical harm to characters.

  • Does Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel) have scary content?

    The book does not contain any genuinely frightening content. It is described as fun and humorous, suitable for children.

  • Does Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel) have racial/cultural content?

    While the story involves themes of social justice regarding the treatment of carriage horses, it does not explicitly address race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel) have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The language is appropriate for the target age group.

  • Does Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel) have climate change?

    There are no explicit climate themes or discussions in the book. The narrative focuses on superhero adventures rather than environmental issues.

  • Does Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The story is focused on a superhero adventure suitable for a tween audience.

  • Does Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel) have gender roles?

    The book promotes girl power and positivity, featuring a female protagonist who takes on a superhero role. This framing supports modern feminist themes of empowerment.

  • Does Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan (A Graphic Novel) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The focus is on girl power and positivity, but there is no indication of LGBTQ+ representation in the narrative.