One Sentence Summary
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas is an exciting and action-packed graphic novel by Dav Pilkey that follows protagonist Dog Man as he battles evil flea-infested villains.
Book Genre
This book is a graphic novel, part of a successful series of books by Dav Pilkey, aimed at children between the ages of 8 and 12.
Main Topic of the Book
The main topic of the book is the power of friendship, as Dog Man, a crimefighting half-dog, half-man, and his allies come together to try to save the world from a group of evil flea-infested villains.
Key Ideas
- Overcoming obstacles: There are many obstacles that Dog Man and his friends must face, such as evil flea-infested villains, menacing robots, and treacherous traps. But by working together they overcome them.
- Determination and relentless positivity: Dog Man possesses a can-do attitude that enables him to never give up. He uses his determination and positive attitude to fight through all of the obstacles.
- Embracing friendship: In order to save the world, Dog Man and his friends must come together by embracing their unique skills and qualities. With the combined power of friendship, they have the strength to conquer evil.
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
- Part 1: The Infestation – Dog Man and his friends discover a mysterious flea infestation in the city. Dog Man’s arch-rival Petey the Cat has returned with a new army of evil flea-infested villains that are determined to take over the world.
- Part 2: The Battle Begins – Dog Man and his friends must devise a plan to battle the new villainous forces. With the help of a new tech-savvy ally, they must use all of their skills and powers to fight their way through the evil robots and traps Petey has set.
- Part 3: The Unexpected – When all hope seems lost, an unexpected unlikely hero arrives to help. With the power of friendship, Dog Man and his friends are able to succeed and defeat the villain and save the world.
Key Takeaways
- Friendship is powerful and can help you achieve anything.
- No matter how difficult the challenge, never give up.
- Everyone has different strengths and skills, and by combining them great things can be accomplished.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Dav Pilkey is an award-winning author and illustrator of numerous books for children, including the popular series Captain Underpants. He graduated from the University of Washington and the California College of Arts.
Target Audience
The target audience for Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas is children between 8-12 years old. The action-packed story and lighthearted illustrations make it enjoyable for readers of all ages.
Publisher and First Publication Date
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas was published in the United States by Graphix on August 28, 2018.