Dog Man: For whom the ball rolls by Dav Pilkey
Dog Man, Book 7. Scholastic, 2019. ISBN: 9781338236590.
(Age: 7+) Highly recommended. Graphic novel. Themes: Humour,
Superheroes, Villains, Dogs, Cats, Fear. Another fabulous, funny
graphic novel featuring that favourite character, Dog Man, will
delight all the fans out there, as well as making new ones. What?
Behaviour modification for Dog Man! When Dog Man becomes obsessed
with chasing a ball, rather than chasing the bad guys, his friends
have to try and break his bad habits. Then he finds himself the
target of a supervillain. Meanwhile Petey's father arrives with
funny results.
With chapter headings like 'The old man and the seafood crackers',
'The very hangry raterpillar', 'A farewell to arms' and 'The Mud and
the stars', adults and kids will find themselves chuckling aloud as
they follow the adventures of this super crew. For readers new to
the series, there is an introduction to what has happened so far,
giving them the opportunity to dive straight into the book without
reading the previous volumes. Although, of course they will want to
go back and read each one! The pictures are just so funny and the
characters so loveable, that it is always difficult when the last
page arrives. However there are notes to peruse, lots of things to
learn to draw and a super page, 'Be a Supa Buddy #DoGood', for kids
to enjoy.
This is sure to be a firm favourite in every library and home.
Pat Pledger