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The wordplay pun-fun continues in this bestselling series as Dog Man and his pals are called upon to work together with the notorious Petey, the World’s Most Evil Cat, in order to bring justice to the town against a motley crew of bad guys. Recommended By Matt K. , Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Howl with laughter with Dog Man, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants!
The Supa Buddies convene to deal with some new villains in the fifth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.
When a fresh bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue?
Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.
Review
Everyone Digs Dog Man!
"Riotously funny and original." – School Library Journal, ★ Starred Review
"An utter, unfettered delight." – Booklist, ★ Starred Review
"Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." – Publishers Weekly, ★ Starred Review
"Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
About the Author
Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series; Dog Breath, winner of the California Young Reader Medal; and The Paperboy, a Caldecott Honor Book. He lives with his wife in the Pacific Northwest.