One Sentence Summary
In the 9th installment of the popular Dog Man series, Dav Pilkey takes readers of all ages on an adventure full of each doggy hero’s signature humor, nonsense, and studiousness.
Book Genre
Graphic novel/Humor/Fiction
Main Topic of the Book
Justice and redemption.
Key Ideas
- Justice: Dog Man seeks justice for wrongdoings, but has to come to terms with consequences, and be mindful of fair judgement.
- Heroism: Dog Man heroically seeks to reclaim stolen technology in a battle of wits and strength.
- Redemption: Dog Man has an opportunity to do the right thing and save a criminal’s soul.
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
The novel begins with Dog Man going to jail for a crime he didn’t commit. He is tasked with foiling an evil genius’ plans to wreak havoc across the city, and teams up with old nemeses – Petey the Cat and Alderson – to save the day. During his mission to recover stolen technology, Dog Man encounters a talking toilet, an army of dogs, and an old foe from his past. In the end, Dog Man makes a powerful redemption as he reaches for the power of justice and heroism to save the day and restore harmony to the city.
Key Takeaways
- The power of redemption should never be underestimated.
- Injustice should always be challenged.
- Understanding fair judgement is an important part of enforcing justice.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Dav Pilkey is the creator of the famous children’s book series, Captain Underpants, and is the author of the popular Dog Man Series. He graduated from Kent State University in 1986 and has sold more than 150 million books worldwide.
Target Audience
Kids from 8 to 12
Publisher and First Publication Date
‘Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel’ was first published in 2020 by Scholastic Inc.