Dogzilla

When a colossal canine emerges from a volcano to threaten the rodent citizens of Mousopolis, the city's brave mice army must confront a beast whose bad breath and slobber pose greater dangers than its bark. Dav Pilkey's signature blend of absurd humor and dynamic illustrations turns a classic monster movie premise into a chaotic, cheese-scented battle for survival that will have readers both cringing and chuckling at the escalating canine calamity.

What makes this story truly stand out is how Pilkey masterfully plays with scale and perspective, making everyday dog behaviors—like digging, drooling, and chasing—feel like epic disasters from a mouse's viewpoint. Young readers who relish over-the-top action and gross-out comedy will devour this tale, while the clever cinematic references provide an extra layer of enjoyment for monster movie fans. The chaotic climax delivers exactly the kind of satisfying, messy resolution that makes Pilkey's work so consistently appealing to reluctant and avid readers alike.