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Cat on the Run Books in Order

Cat on the Run is a 2-book series by Aaron Blabey for ages 9–12, at a grades 2–3 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
2
In series order
Reading level
Grades 2–3
Average grade level 2.9
Recommended ages
Ages 9–12
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

Cat on the Run Reading Order

All 2 Cat on the Run books, numbered in series order.

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Cat on the Run in Cat of Death! (Cat on the Run #1)
2023
Level 3 9-12 Gentle
2 Cat on the Run in Cucumber Madness! (Cat on the Run #2)
2024
Level 2-3 9-12 Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Cat on the Run (2 books by Aaron Blabey) lands at a grades 2–3 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.

All Cat on the Run Books

Cat on the Run in Cat of Death! (Cat on the Run #1)

Aaron Blabey

Cover of Cat on the Run in Cat of Death! (Cat on the Run #1)

Cat on the Run in Cat of Death! (Cat on the Run #1)

Aaron Blabey

Level 3

Cat on the Run in Cucumber Madness! (Cat on the Run #2)

Aaron Blabey

Cover of Cat on the Run in Cucumber Madness! (Cat on the Run #2)

Cat on the Run in Cucumber Madness! (Cat on the Run #2)

Aaron Blabey

Level 2-3

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the Cat on the Run series

What reading level is the Cat on the Run series?
Cat on the Run books are at a grades 2–3 reading level (average grade level 2.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Cat on the Run books?
Read the Cat on the Run books in series order: Book 1: Cat on the Run in Cat of Death! (Cat on the Run #1); Book 2: Cat on the Run in Cucumber Madness! (Cat on the Run #2).
What age is the Cat on the Run series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Cat on the Run for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.