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Katie deals with superhero sidekick woes and friendship drama in the second book of the Katie the Catsitter series. After discovering her neighbor Madeline Lang is secretly the Mousetress, an animal rights activist misperceived by the public to be a supervillain, Katie was thrilled at the prospect of becoming her sidekick. However, sending emails and writing online reviews was not what Katie had in mind. Meanwhile, school is back in session, and things are weird with her best friend, Beth. During their summer apart, Beth got a boyfriend, and Katie made new skateboarding friends. Exacerbating matters, all of Katie’s friends become mad at her, and someone is committing evil acts while pretending to be the Mousetress. Like the first book, this entry pairs realistic issues with fun adventure, giving it wide appeal. Young readers will relate to navigating changing friendships and laugh at talented cats such as The Cuteness, who is an expert welder. The fears the Mousetress has developed since her recent imprisonment, as well as her altruistic passion for helping others, add depth. Main conflicts in this installment are wrapped up, but there’s an enticing setup for the next book. Katie appears White; Madeline has brown skin, and supporting characters have a range of skin tones. Another surefire hit with big laughs and plenty of heart (and paws). (hero rankings, most-wanted villains, meet the creators, drawing instructions) (Graphic fiction. 8-12) Copyright © Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Kirkus
Copyright © Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Katie deals with superhero sidekick woes and friendship drama in the second book of the Katie the Catsitter series.After discovering her neighbor Madeline Lang is secretly the Mousetress, an animal rights activist misperceived by the public to be a supervillain, Katie was thrilled at the prospect of becoming her sidekick. However, sending emails and writing online reviews was not what Katie had in mind. Meanwhile, school is back in session, and things are weird with her best friend, Beth. During their summer apart, Beth got a boyfriend, and Katie made new skateboarding friends. Exacerbating matters, all of Katies friends become mad at her, and someone is committing evil acts while pretending to be the Mousetress. Like the first book, this entry pairs realistic issues with fun adventure, giving it wide appeal. Young readers will relate to navigating changing friendships and laugh at talented cats such as The Cuteness, who is an expert welder. The fears the Mousetress has developed since her recent imprisonment, as well as her altruistic passion for helping others, add depth. Main conflicts in this installment are wrapped up, but theres an enticing setup for the next book. Katie appears White; Madeline has brown skin, and supporting characters have a range of skin tones.Another surefire hit with big laughs and plenty of heart (and paws). (hero rankings, most-wanted villains, meet the creators, drawing instructions) (Graphic fiction. 8-12) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.