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Katie the Catsitter can do no wrong in my book. The same goes for Colleen AF Venable. Keep up the great work!

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Katie the Catsitter remains a favorite of mine and many of the young readers I know. Can't get enough.

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This was such a cute and sweet book! Love the colorful illustrations as well. I started this with the fourth book but figured I needed to start with the first one since I got lost. Overall a great series so far!

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Another fabulous addition to the Katie the Cat Sitter series! Readers will enjoy seeing Katie's friendships continue to grow and evolve. Katie gets to see a little more action in this graphic novel as she helps save the city from a corrupt mayor and a corrupt building company. This is a must purchase where ever the series is popular.

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What a fun installment to the Katie the Catsitter series. I've thoroughly enjoyed this entire series. I love that Venable continues to write new volumes. It's fun for readers to get to see how Katie continues to grow into her role as a superhero sidekick!

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Love the bright art work, the way tough topics are tackled, and the encouragment to make positive changes in your community. Being a super hero isn't easy, but it can be if rely on the people around you. My kids loved this story. They enjoy the talented cats and strong female examples. Seeing people take a stand for what's right is important. It's vital to rely on your team. The world doesn't need one hero, but many who work together to create change.

Katie is continuing her training as a sidekick as she strives to help those around her. Madeline has given her more responsibility. They strive to stop the Mayor's new slim buildings that are taking over the neighborhood and blocking out the sun. Beth is dealing with the absence of her father and her mother's new secret identity.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Kids for this ARC. My kids were so excited to get a sneak peak into the lives of Katie, Melanie and Beth.

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My 7th grader loves this series and was so happy I received an early copy for her to review before she can buy the book. She loved this book. Thought it was fun & funny and loves the illustrations. I also enjoyed having my daughter read aloud to me, that was a nice change. Cute book!
Thank you Netgalley& the publisher for making me a "cool" mom for a few days at least.

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Purrfect addition to this series. Katie is back at it again with all the adorable and talented cats along for the ride. Perfect story for a 10 year old kiddo who wants an engaging story. Thank you Random House Children's for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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After saving the city in her latest adventure, The Mousetress has become a beloved figure and is now known as Cheesy Justice. However, the new mayor is supporting a construction company called Slim Builds, which is a partner of one of New York's carriage companies that mistreats their horses. Slim Builds is causing many issues in New York City, and it is up to Katie and her partner, the Mousetress, to save the city.

The previous books in the series were absolutely amazing, and each new installment never fails to surpass its predecessor. The latest book in the series was no exception and completely lived up to my high expectations. The plot was not only captivating but also incredibly original, infused with just the right amount of humor. It conveyed essential lessons about doing the right thing for its own sake rather than seeking recognition or rewards. Every character was intricately developed, but it was Katie's endearing and witty personality that I found most relatable.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a delightful blend of feline companions and superhero adventures.

Happy Reading, Laly ❤️ 📚

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Fun realistic fiction with a touch of superhero-ism. Series must be read in order or the reader can easily become lost.

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My daughter loves this series and gave Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan a glowing 5 stars! These graphic novels are cute and fun with positive role models. The artwork is colorful and expressive. I recommend these books for a sweet option kids will be excited about reading.

Thank you to Random House Children's for gifting my family with an ARC to review. All opinions are our own.

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I haven't read the other Katie the Catsitter Books, so I was very confused at first. I kind of pieced things together as I read this story, however I think it would be difficult for new readers to this series to understand what is going on. I think the story was okay, not my favorite. The mayor is awful and greedy, so he is a great antagonist. There were too many storylines happening with Katie, Cheesy Justice, and Katie's friends. My favorite thing about this story are the cats and how they each have an expertise.

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One of my kid's favorite series, and they loved this new story. Strong female characters who look out for others.

ARC from the publisher via NetGalley, but the opinions are my own.

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I've been following Katie the Catsitter since issue #1 and it's fantastic to see the characters mature as the series goes on. In this newest installment, Katie is trying to balance her life as a regular kid while also juggling sidekick duties, fighting crime, and getting some skateboarding in. I appreciated the positive look at therapy that the novel shows and the more in depth look at character's family dynamics. I also really enjoy that as Katie develops as she ages she is also more encouraging to her friends and is asking for help more as well. As always, I love the tons of cats and am always paying attention to who is in the background to being sneaky. Another great novel!

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Another super fun addition the this superhero/cat loving series. Katie is funny and likeable and brave as ever. The artwork continues to be stellar and the world building is well done and easy to follow. I’m such a fan of a well made middle grade graphic novel, kudos!

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My kids loved this book! It's super cute and wholesome and kept their attention the whole time during reading. I highly recommend this book and will purchase a physical copy.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great continuation of the Katie the Catsitter series. This graphic novel was so adorable and the illustrations were super cute and colorful. This will be a great read for kids.

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Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan
by Colleen AF Venable

I have read this series with my daughter and we love it! Katie is now in 7th grade so friend and a bit of family drama come in to play. My daughter is in 6th grade enjoys the graphic novel

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I received an electronic ARC from Random House Children's through NetGalley.
Katie, her family and friends are back for another adventure. Readers see her skateboarding with friends and helping to save the city - just typical days in her life. In this fourth book, Venable shares more background information on several characters and allows readers to see their deeper emotions. I appreciate the sensitive way the author shared Bethany's family issues. Readers will connect with separated families and understand the pain Bethany feels. We see Madeline's parents reach out in a roundabout way as well. Katie is maturing as well and learning about herself and to really see other people in her life. I appreciate her being promoted from sidekick for the evening at the mayor's. Though it takes several tries, readers see the team bring justice and stop the major building campaign that is destroying parts of the city. I love the ending and look forward to seeing how this develops in the next book. This is one that won't sit on the shelf.
Don't miss the fun cat quiz at the end.

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Katie is splitting her time between hanging out with her friends at the skate park and being the Mousetress' sidekick. She accepts that people can change, discovers that therapy is your friend, and tries to thwart the mayor and a building company's plans. I am always interested to meet new cats and learn their abilities.

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