Bad Kitty for President
by Nick Bruel
Roaring Brook Press 2012
Challenging read for K–3rd grade
Reading level 4.2 (4th grade) is above the ages 5–9 interest range
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Genre
Themes
- elections
- civic engagement
- responsibility
- community
- fairness
- leadership
- rules and consequences
- humor
About this book
Bad Kitty gets pulled into a neighborhood election when the cats on each side of the street choose their own candidates and campaign for president of the Cat Coalition. Through silly mishaps, campaign posters, and debates, kids learn the basics of voting, registering, and how elections work. Nick Bruel’s trademark humor, cartoons, and asides make civics easy to understand and fun to read. Great for elementary readers who like laugh-out-loud stories with a little real-world knowledge mixed in.
Setting: a suburban neighborhood, present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bad Kitty for President right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Bad Kitty for President. The reading level is AR 4.2, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include elections, civic engagement, responsibility.
How long does it take to read Bad Kitty for President?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Bad Kitty for President takes around 1.0h to finish. The book has 9,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Bad Kitty for President have an AR quiz?
Yes — Bad Kitty for President has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Bad Kitty for President?
Bad Kitty for President has an AR reading level of 4.2, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.