Dog Man - Brawl of the Wild

What do our readers think of Dog Man - Brawl of the Wild? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny pictures, quick action, silly jokes and colourful characters, and many find the graphic-novel format easy and exciting to read. Some children feel that it is not the strongest Dog Man story compared with other books in the series, but they still enjoy its humour and heroic adventure.

What does the Pageticker team say about Dog Man - Brawl of the Wild?

Dog Man #6. We love the way this fast-paced graphic novel combines slapstick humour, expressive artwork and a surprisingly thoughtful story about identity and belonging. In this one, Dog Man’s unfair imprisonment gives the adventure a strong sense of justice, while the friendships and second chances add warmth beneath the silliness. It remains a great choice for children aged 6–10, though parents and carers may wish to note the mild cartoon violence and toilet humour.

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What is Dog Man - Brawl of the Wild about?

Dog Man, a heroic hound, is wrongly imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. As his friends strive to prove his innocence, Dog Man grapples with his identity, torn between the worlds of dogs and humans. Will he ever find where he truly belongs?

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 - Brawl of the Wild

Finding where you belong: Dog Man is part dog and part human: what makes him feel that he belongs, and what helps him feel accepted?

Fairness and justice: How should Dog Man’s friends respond when he is blamed for something he did not do, and what makes their actions fair or unfair?

Friendship and loyalty: Which characters show the strongest loyalty to Dog Man, and how do they prove that friendship is more than just having fun together?

Changing for the better: Some characters struggle between doing good and doing wrong: what helps someone change, and can people always be given a second chance?

Silly stories with serious ideas: How does Dav Pilkey use jokes, comic pictures and exaggerated action to explore serious ideas such as kindness, identity and injustice?