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Cover of Dog Man 9: Grime and Punishment: from the Bestselling Creator of Captain Underpants

Dog Man 9: Grime and Punishment: from the Bestselling Creator of Captain Underpants

by Dav Pilkey

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic
Published:2021-08-05
Pages:240
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

The ninth great Dog Man adventure from the worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey - now available in an epic paperback edition. You'll howl with laughter! The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new problem to pound, and he's going to need his entire pack to help him. Will he go barking up the wrong tree? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages: Explores universally positive themes such as empathy, kin

Our Review

This ninth installment in the globally beloved Dog Man series delivers the signature blend of fast-paced, full-color comic action and heartfelt storytelling that has made Dav Pilkey a household name. The Supa Buddies are back, but a new problem requires the entire pack to unite, promising a fresh adventure filled with the clever wordplay and hilarious sound effects that newly independent readers adore. Pilkey’s unique graphic novel format, featuring his classic flip-o-rama pages, makes this an accessible and engaging read for children developing their reading stamina and visual literacy.

Pilkey masterfully weaves universally positive themes of empathy, kindness, and teamwork into the zany plot, ensuring the story offers more than just laughs. This book is an ideal match for young readers who are building confidence with chapter books but still appreciate the visual support and high-energy humor of a comic. Its ability to tackle meaningful emotional concepts through a genuinely funny narrative is what makes this series a standout, leaving kids both entertained and thoughtfully engaged.

Themes

Comics & Graphic Novels

Subjects

Comics & Graphic Novels