One Sentence Summary
Dog Man Unleashed is an action-packed and humorous book featuring the adventures of a crime-biting dog-man hybrid superhero from the brilliant mind of Dav Pilkey.
Book Genre
Dog Man Unleashed is a graphic novel, part of the Dog Man series, which includes elements of humor, fantasy, and adventure.
Main Topic of the Book
The main topic of Dog Man Unleashed is a unique and innovative superhero character, Dog Man, a lovable half-dog, half-man hybrid who works hard to protect the city.
Key Ideas
- Humor: Dog Man Unleashed is filled with hilarious moments and witty dialog.
- Action: The book includes plenty of action-packed moments as Dog Man battles against the forces of evil.
- Adventure: Dog Man goes on a roller coaster of adventures as he solves the crimes in the city.
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
- Part One: Flippy: In the first part of Dog Man Unleashed, Dog Man is asked to protect the city from the evil Flippy, an old enemy who has managed to escape from prison. Dog Man must team up with other superheroes to save the city.
- Part Two: Frenemy: In Part Two, Dog Man has to face his old enemy and frenemy, Petey the Cat, who has plans to bring chaos to the city. Dog Man will have to use all of his new-found superpowers to prevent Petey from succeeding in his plan.
- Part Three: Wagstaff: In the final part of the book, Dog Man must battle against a mysterious villain named Wagstaff. But in order to do that, he will have to unlock the power of his new super suit and use it to save the city.
Key Takeaways
- Learn the importance of friendship and perseverance in the face of adversity.
- Understand the power of being a part of something greater than oneself.
- Experience the excitement and danger of being a superhero.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Dav Pilkey is an American illustrator and author who is best known for his successful series of children’s books, including the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. His books have sold millions of copies and he has been both honored and awarded for his work in children’s literature.
Target Audience
Dog Man Unleashed is primarily aimed at readers aged 8-13, but the book is also suitable for those younger or older, as the book is suitable for all ages.
Publisher and First Publication Date
Dog Man Unleashed was first published by Scholastic Inc. in August 2017.