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Dog Man 10: Mothering Heights

by Dav Pilkey

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic
Published:2022
Pages:224
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good.The world is spinningout of controlas new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals

Our Review

This tenth installment in the phenomenally popular graphic novel series finds our canine-headed hero, Dog Man, at a low point, while his feline frenemy Petey the Cat is forced to confront his difficult past. With new villains causing chaos and Grampa stirring up trouble, the world seems full of despair, testing the resilience of its beloved characters. The central question of whether love can conquer all provides a surprisingly heartfelt throughline amidst the expected, high-energy slapstick. Pilkey's signature blend of bathroom humor and fast-paced action will immediately hook young readers who relish his particular brand of illustrated storytelling.

What makes this series so effective for developing readers is its masterful use of comic panels and accessible text, which builds confidence and fluency through visual storytelling. The emotional core of this volume, exploring themes of forgiveness and redemption, adds a new layer of depth that gives the hilarious antics greater meaning. Children who are captivated by superhero adventures and talking animals will find themselves completely absorbed, often reading and re-reading these books with infectious enthusiasm. It’s a winning formula that continues to turn reluctant readers into avid book lovers.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction