Bad Kitty Joins the Team
by Nick Bruel
Roaring Brook Press 2020
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- teamwork
- trying new things
- healthy habits
- perseverance
- competition
- self-improvement
- humor
- pets
About this book
Bad Kitty is out of shape, and her family decides it’s time to get moving! With plenty of laughs, charts, and comic-style panels, Kitty reluctantly learns about exercise, healthy habits, and what it takes to join a team. Kids will enjoy the zany humor and familiar Bad Kitty antics while picking up simple facts about fitness. Perfect for young readers who like funny, high-energy chapter books with lots of pictures.
Setting: a suburban home and local sports activities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bad Kitty Joins the Team right for my child?
Yes — Bad Kitty Joins the Team is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.3, which is typical for 3rd 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 teamwork, trying new things, healthy habits.
How long does it take to read Bad Kitty Joins the Team?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Bad Kitty Joins the Team takes around 1.1h to finish. The book has 9,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Bad Kitty Joins the Team have an AR quiz?
Yes — Bad Kitty Joins the Team 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 Joins the Team?
Bad Kitty Joins the Team has an AR reading level of 3.3, which places it at a 3rd 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.