On Purpose

Written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey

Book #3 in the Cat Kid Comic Club series

A group of kids create comics and navigate the challenges of growing up.

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224 pages· 6,110 words· Est. 1 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In a world of baby frogs, Naomi's get-rich-quick scheme shakes the comic club's foundation. As rejections mount, Naomi, Melvin, and their siblings must navigate sibling bonds and artistic dreams. A surprise visitor adds to the chaos, challenging their resolve. Will ambition overshadow their creative purpose, or can they find harmony in their diverse art styles? Dive into a vibrant tale of humor, discovery, and the power of persistence, where each frog's unique perspective shines through in their mini comics. Join the adventure and see if the club can weather the storm of ambition and creativity.

From the publisher

The Cat Kid Comic Club is deep in discovery in the newest graphic novel in the hilarious and heartwarming worldwide bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man.The comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi’s purpose? Is it quitting time? Will the club ever be the same?The hilarity is nonstop as the baby frogs navigate sibling relationships, follow their path, and create art – with purpose! Featured as stories-within-the-story, the mini comics showcase each baby frog’s perspective and individual art style.In this groundbreaking graphic novel series, award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey uses a variety of techniques – including acrylic paints, colored pencils, photography, collage, gouache, watercolors, and much more – to illustrate each frog’s creative purpose and encourage teamwork. The kaleidoscope of art styles, paired with Pilkey’s trademark storytelling and humor, fosters creativity, collaboration, independence, and empathy. Readers of all ages will enjoy this fun, exciting, and purposeful graphic novel adventure.

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