Book Series · 2 Books

Kate the Great Books

In order from Kate the Great, Except When She's Not to Winner Takes All.

The Kate the Great series is a set of 2 graphic novels by Suzy Becker, published between 2014 and 2016. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 270 pages.

Kate the Great, Except When She's Not
Winner Takes All
Kate the Great, Except When She's Not
Kate the Great, Except When She's Not
Winner Takes All
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Kate the Great, Except When She's Not
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Kate the Great, Except When She's Not

By Suzy Becker

Kate navigates quirky friendships and unexpected help from historical figures in a humorous adventure.

272 pages· 25,084 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Summary: Kate Geller, a spirited artist and flutist, faces the chaos of middle school with a perfect sister, a cute sibling, and a frenemy named Nora. Her art teacher lacks creativity, and her pod leader's sweat stain is distracting. As she tackles her role as Christopher Columbus and a Colonial Buddies report, unexpected assistance from Eleanor Roosevelt and Albert Einstein adds a twist. Can Kate redefine friendship and survive these challenges? Dive into her illustrated journey filled with humor and surprises.
In reading order

Kate the Great Series

2 books · Published 2014–2016

#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248

Kate the Great, Except When She's Not

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Kate navigates quirky friendships and unexpected help from historical figures in a humorous adventure.

#2

Winner Takes All

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Kate must balance friendship and competition amidst school chaos.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Kate the Great series?

There are 2 books in the Kate the Great series. It began with Kate the Great, Except When She's Not in 2014, and the newest book, Winner Takes All, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Kate the Great books in?

Start with Kate the Great, Except When She's Not and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Kate the Great books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Kate the Great book is the longest?

Winner Takes All (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 28,248 words (256 pages).

Which Kate the Great book is the shortest?

Kate the Great, Except When She's Not (Book #1) is the shortest at 25,084 words (272 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Kate the Great to life.

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Suzy Becker

Author & Illustrator

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