One sentence summary
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild is the sixth installment in Dav Pilkey’s hilarious and popular series, featuring everyone’s favorite crime-fighting canine and his friends.
Book genre
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild is a comic book/graphic novel that falls into the genres of children’s literature and humor.
Main topic of the book
The main topic of the book is Dog Man and his fight against evil. Dog Man is a loveable, crime-fighting canine who works together with his friends to protect and serve the city of [City], as well as to fight against some of the biggest villains in town.
Key ideas
- Humor and Adventure. Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild is an action-packed and hilarious adventure featuring Dog Man and his super-powered friends as they fight against evil criminals and other adversaries.
- Fighting for Good. Dog Man and his friends face off against some of the biggest villains in town, while simultaneously protecting the citizens of [City].
- Friendship and Teamwork. Dog Man and his friends demonstrate the power of friendship and the importance of teamwork as they come together to combat their powerful foes.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
- Chapter 1: Welcome to [City]! Dog Man and his friends, Li’l Petey and Hal, are welcomed to [City] by their new friend Gumbo and quickly discover that someone is stirring up trouble in the city.
- Chapter 2: Showdown with the Villain. Dog Man and his allies face-off against an evil villain and his cronies and must use their combined strength and skills to save the city.
- Chapter 3: Fight for Justice. Dog Man and his allies come together to try and uncover the truth behind the villain’s plans, while they also take on a vicious pack of wild dogs in a battle to defend [City].
- Chapter 4: The Final Battle. Dog Man and his friends must team up to take on the villain for the very last time in a thrilling final battle.
Key takeaways
- Courage and Bravery. Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild showcases the power of courage and bravery, as Dog Man and his allies confront their enemies and fight for what is right.
- Peace and Justice. Dog Man and his friends demonstrate the importance of peace and justice, as they work together to help keep the citizens of [City] safe from harm.
- Friendship and Teamwork. Dog Man and his friends demonstrate the power of friendship and the importance of teamwork, as they come together to combat dangerous evil forces.
Author’s background and qualifications
Dav Pilkey is the creator of the popular & successful Dog Man series, as well as several other illustrated children’s books. He has been writing for over 25 years and has won numerous awards for his work, including two Caldecott Honors and six Emmy Awards.
Target audience
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild is aimed at children ages 5-10, but fans of all ages will enjoy this action-packed and hilarious comic book/graphic novel.
Publisher and first publication date
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild was published by Scholastic Inc. in November 2018.