Dog Man - Grime and Punishment

What do our readers think of Dog Man - Grime and Punishment? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the colourful pictures, quick action, silly jokes and fun comic-book style, and many find the story exciting and easy to read. Some children also notice that the book includes sadder, more serious moments alongside its usual humour.

What does the Pageticker team say about Dog Man - Grime and Punishment?

We love the way Dav Pilkey combines fast-paced comic action, inventive visual jokes and plenty of silly humour with thoughtful ideas about forgiveness, kindness and finding your own identity. Dog Man’s struggle to regain his place, alongside Petey’s efforts to face his past, gives this energetic graphic novel real heart. It is a strong choice for children aged 6–10, especially fans of cartoon adventures and reluctant readers, though carers should expect slapstick peril, toilet humour and some more emotional family themes. Hardly Dostoevsky, but what were you expecting?

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What is Dog Man - Grime and Punishment about?

Dog Man is back for another hilarious adventure! When Dog Man finds himself in trouble, he must team up with his friends to clear his name and save the day. With plenty of action, silly jokes, and heart-warming moments, this story will have you laughing out loud. Join Dog Man as he faces new villains, solves problems, and proves that doing the right thing is always worth it.

About the author

Dav Pilkey is a much-loved author and illustrator from the United States. He is best known for creating the hilarious 'Captain Underpants' and 'Dog Man' books. Dav enjoys making stories that make children laugh and inspire them to be creative. His books are full of fun adventures and silly characters that many children enjoy reading.

Discussion ideas around Dog Man - Grime and Punishment

Second chances: Dog Man gets into trouble and has to work hard to put things right. What do you think makes someone deserve a second chance?

Who you are: Dog Man searches for a new identity when he loses his job. What helps a person feel proud of who they are?

Forgiveness: Petey has difficult feelings about his past. When might forgiveness help someone, and when might it be hard to forgive?

Friends who help: Dog Man’s friends stand by him when things go wrong. Which qualities make someone a good friend during a difficult time?

Jokes and feelings: The story mixes silly jokes with serious and sad moments. How does the humour change the way you feel about the more emotional parts?