Kitty and the Treetop Chase by Jenny Lovlie, Paula Harrison
Published by Greenwillow Books on September 1, 2020
ISBN: 0062935771
Pages: 128
Genres: Animals
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Kitty and her feline friends are back for another superhero adventure, and this time, she’s got a new superhero friend, Ozzy. Ozzy is new in town, and when Kitty’s mom suggests a sleepover, Kitty is initially wary of how this will interfere with her nocturnal superhero adventures. Ozzy turns out to be another superhero in training who converses with owls, so the two are a perfect pair. This time, they’re working to find the dog who has wreaked havoc on the local bakery and to put things back before morning. Will they be able to figure it out, and how will their super powers work together to solve the mystery? This is the fourth installment in the Kitty series, and it’s every bit as sweet as the previous books. This is a great early chapter book series for kids who love mystery but who aren’t ready or interested in scary things. Kitty and Ozzy work together for good, and they’re bolstered by their animal companions. The illustrations are line drawings done entirely in black, white, and orange, as with previous books. They help to break up the text making the book more accessible for younger readers, and they add a level of fun and emotion to the story. Recommended for readers 2nd grade and up, though this makes a good read aloud for younger kids too.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME