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DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER

by Dav Pilkey

Book Details

Publisher:Graphix
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:250
Format:hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1338896435

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

Part of a Series

This is book ? in the Dog Man series.

About This Book

Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a li

Our Review

This action-packed graphic novel delivers another hilarious adventure with our favorite canine superhero, who finds himself in a sticky—and very red—situation after a skunk encounter and a tomato juice bath. Exiled due to his startling new scarlet appearance, the hero must navigate being an outcast while still trying to protect the citizens who fear him. The story cleverly weaves in themes of prejudice and judging others by their appearance, all while maintaining the series' signature fast-paced, laugh-out-loud humor that captivates early and reluctant readers.

Dav Pilkey’s unique blend of heartfelt storytelling and riotous, sometimes potty-related, comedy is in full force, engaging children who are building their reading confidence with its accessible graphic novel format. The subplot involving Petey the cat being reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime adds a compelling layer of moral complexity, making this more than just a silly dog story. Young readers developing their own sense of justice and empathy will find much to discuss, all while being thoroughly entertained from the first panel to the last.

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