Common Sense Media Review
By Carrie Kingsley
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Spoiled cat is on the run in fast, funny graphic novel.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 7+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
Megastar of viral cat videos Princess Beautiful is one of the most popular cats on the planet in CAT ON THE RUN IN CAT OF DEATH! and lives up to her spoiled, high-maintenance reputation. But when a video surfaces of her with nuclear launch codes, she's accused of crimes she says she didn't commit and ends up on the run, desperately trying to clear her name. Can she manage to evade capture long enough to make her case? And if she can, will anyone believe her?
Is It Any Good?
With lots of action and fantastically expressive illustrations, this graphic novel is a lot of fun for emerging readers and fans of silly stories. Cat on the Run in Cat of Death! is not a complex tale; it's mostly dialogue and action scenes, but the structure and art make it a good choice for reading aloud. Fans of the Bad Guys series will love that this book is set in the same world, parents will appreciate mouse deputy Marshall Cheeseman's The Fugitive-inspired speech. The social media element offers perspective on what we think we see and what we think is true, though readers who are not active on social media may miss some references. The cliffhanger ending will have readers clamoring for the next installment.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how they react when they're falsely accused like Princess Beautiful says happened in Cat on the Run in Cat of Death! What can you do to help people understand your point of view?
How do you react when someone tries to convince you that they didn't do what they're accused of?
What other graphic novels have you enjoyed?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Graphic Novel
- Topics : Adventures , Animals
- Character Strengths : Courage
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
- Publication date : September 5, 2023
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 7 - 10
- Number of pages : 192
- Available on : Paperback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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