Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man
by Dav Pilkey
Scholastic Inc. 2022
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- creativity
- perseverance
- friendship
- self-discovery
- growth mindset
- teamwork
- ethics and responsibility
- entrepreneurship
About this book
The Cat Kid Comic Club is back, and the tadpoles are discovering their talents as they create wild, funny, and heartfelt comics. Naomi hatches a get-rich-quick plan that tests the club’s friendships, while everyone learns to handle feedback, rejection, and do-overs. With lots of humor, mixed-media art, and short, punchy chapters, this graphic novel celebrates creativity and persistence. Perfect for Dog Man fans and emerging readers who love to laugh and make their own comics.
Setting: a neighborhood comic club and classroom in a contemporary suburban town
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man right for my child?
Yes — Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.7, which is typical for 2nd 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 creativity, perseverance, friendship.
How long does it take to read Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man takes around 28m to finish. The book has 3,300 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man have an AR quiz?
Yes — Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. 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 Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man?
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man has an AR reading level of 2.7, which places it at a 2nd 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.