Common Sense Media Review
By Carrie Kingsley
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Diva cat becomes an action hero in silly graphic novel.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 7+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
In CAT ON THE RUN IN HIDDEN LAYERS! feline internet sensation Princess Beautiful has been kidnapped by her boyfriend's evil father, who used mind control videos to brainwash everyone into believing he's president of the world. Princess is trapped on a plane with the only remaining copy of the video, and finds that watching it in reverse will reverse the brainwashing. Somehow she has to escape the plane and find a way to broadcast the video to everyone on the planet at the same time—while everyone thinks she's the evildoer! Princess Beautiful uses her fiercest fighting techniques and a lot of surprises to try and clear her name.
Is It Any Good?
There isn't a rich plot or complex storyline here, but each page is packed with action and highly expressive faces. In Cat on the Run in Hidden Layers!, the evil villains have giant egos that keep them from seeing just how flimsy their control is, and the heroes have an outlandish plan that can't possibly work. That setup, coupled with nonstop action, silly banter, and earnest efforts from friends makes this a light, easy read for young readers.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what choices Princess Beautiful had in Cat on the Run in Hidden Layers!. Stuck on the plane, do you think she made the right decision? What would you have done?
If you could change everyone's mind about one thing, what would it be?
Why do you think Princess Beautiful never gives up? How does she persevere in seemingly impossible situations?
What other graphic novels have you enjoyed?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Graphic Novel
- Topics : Adventures , Animals
- Character Strengths : Perseverance
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
- Publication date : June 5, 2025
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 7 - 10
- Number of pages : 192
- Available on : Paperback, Audiobook (unabridged), Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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