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Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #3): From the Creator of Captain Underpants

by Dav Pilkey

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Published:2017-08-29
Pages:256
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

A cute kitten disrupts Petey's plans in the third Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope... Dog Man hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the Cat's dragged in a tiny bit

Our Review

This third installment in the wildly popular graphic novel series delivers another hilarious dose of canine chaos and comic book-style adventure. When Petey the cat's nefarious plans are hilariously disrupted by an unexpected kitten, the resulting mayhem tests Dog Man's unique blend of heroic instincts and slobbery mishaps. The graphic novel format, filled with Pilkey's signature flip-o-ramas and expressive illustrations, makes complex themes of redemption and unlikely friendship incredibly accessible. Young readers will be instantly drawn into the fast-paced, panel-by-panel storytelling that balances laugh-out-loud humor with surprising emotional depth.

What makes this series so effective is its masterful understanding of what engages reluctant and avid readers alike, using bathroom humor and action sequences as a gateway to explore more nuanced ideas about second chances and building community. The introduction of the kitten adds a new layer of vulnerability and connection, challenging both Petey and Dog Man in ways that will resonate with children navigating their own social landscapes. This clever blend of heart and humor ensures the book leaves a lasting impression, making it a standout chapter in a series that continues to capture the messy, wonderful process of growing up.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction