Age rating and parents' guide:Cat Kid Comic Club
by Dav Pilkey
Ages 6–11
Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey is best for children aged 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and mild language.
Li’l Petey, Molly, and their friends create comics, test ideas, and learn to collaborate in an energetic art class.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- Mild
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Graphic novel
- Part of the Cat Kid Comic Club series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Pictures on almost every page
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Humor & Comedy
- Animals
- Art & drawing
Reading mood
- Funny
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- Creativity & writing
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