Cat on the Run in Cucumber Madness! cover

Cat on the Run in Cucumber Madness!

Author: Blabey, Aaron

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 2.7
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 3387
Points per Word 0.000148
Page Count 189
Points per Page 0.002646

Description

Princess Beautiful, the World's #1 Cat Video Star, finds herself in a world where trending is not a thing, danger is everywhere, and cucumbers are no laughing matter. Text contains mild violence and criminal activity. Book #2

Quick Summary

Fans of Aaron Blabey's goofy, fast-paced art will notice the same cheeky humor and cartoon-style energy in this sequel, where Princess Beautiful the world's most famous cat video star suddenly finds herself in a world without likes, comments, or safety, and cucumbers turn into the most terrifying thing imaginable. The story rolls from one ridiculous chase to the next, mixing silly slap-stick with moments that are actually a little spooky (think a cat leaping from a moving car or being chased by a villainous cucumber), so there's enough tension to keep kids on the edge of their seats without ever crossing into scary-for-its-own-sake territory. It's a quick, 3,400-word read that feels like a comic strip turned into prose, making it perfect for reluctant readers who want a fast, funny win or for kids who love animal protagonists that are both adorable and a little bit roguish. Parents will appreciate that the "mild violence and criminal activity" is more like cartoon mischief than anything graphic think a daring escape, a secret heist, and a few over-the-top pratfalls while the humor stays light and kid-friendly. If your child enjoys the prank-filled chaos of The Bad Guys series, they'll feel right at home with Princess Beautiful's wild ride through Cucumber Madness.