One Sentence Summary
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls follows the exploits of Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who uses his superpowers and clever wits to save the world from evil forces.
Book Genre
Humorous Comic Series and Superhero Fiction
Main Topic of the Book
The seven installment of Dav Pilkey’s popular comic series, Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls is a hilarious and action-packed adventure where Dog Man utilizes his powers and clever wits to save Petey, arrest robots, and restore harmony in the world.
Key Ideas
- Good vs. Evil – Dog Man must take on the robot forces of evil to save Petey and the world.
- Outwitting the Bad Guys – Dog Man uses his smarts to figure out the robot forces and to outwit their evil schemes.
- Teamwork – Dog Man relies on the help of his loyal friends to help him in his mission of thwarting evil.
- Humor – Amidst all the action and suspense, Dog Man finds himself in wacky and hilarious situations brought about by friends or enemies.
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
- Part One: In The Dog House – Dog Man struggles to figure out why pet-food robots are bothering him and discovers an evil plan by Petey. With the help of his friends – Li’l Petey, Zelda, the Perfect lean, and the Supa Buddies – Dog Man must save the day before it’s too late.
- Part Two: Paw Blasters – Dog Man and his team must travel to the Paw Blasters Training Camp and learn about the new and improved Paw Blasters technology in order to help them fight the robots. They must work together to find out how to defeat their enemies.
- Part Three: Showdown at Sqwhere Square – With their Paw Blasters in hand, Dog Man and his team are ready to fight the robots and save Petey. They must use wit and teamwork to overcome the robots and restore order in the world.
Key Takeaways
- Dog Man is a hero with both mental and physical strength, willing to take on the toughest tasks to save the world.
- Good teamwork is essential to Dog Man’s success, as he relies on the help of his friends to take down the evil robots.
- Dog Man’s adventures are not only action-packed, but also humorous.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Dav Pilkey is an award-winning author, illustrator, and TV/film producer best known for his popular Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. He has written and illustrated over 60 books for children, including 12 titles in the New York Times bestselling Dog Man series.
Target Audience
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls is ideal for children ages 6-10 who enjoy superheroes, humorous comic books, and action-packed adventures.
Publisher and First Publication Date
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls was published by Graphix in 2019.