For Whom the Ball Rolls (Dog Man Series #7) by Dav Pilkey

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Howl with laughter with Dog Man, the internationally bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants! The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new life with Li'l Petey. But when Petey's own father arrives, Petey must face his past to understand the difference between being good and doing good.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.

  • Product Features

    • Author - Dav Pilkey
    • Publisher - Scholastic, Inc.
    • Publication Date - 08-13-2019
    • Page Count - 240
    • Hardcover
    • Age Range - 7-10 Years
    • Fiction
    • Product Dimensions - 5.5 W x 8.4 H x 0.9 D
    • ISBN - 9781338236590

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3 years ago
from LasVegas, NV

A HAPPY READER !!

I gave my Great Grandson Dog Man FOR WHOM THE BALL ROLLS and I got a big HUG and I got to see His Eyes Open Up With Happiness!! Thank You for that SIGHT! He reads all Dog Man books with DELIGHT!!

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5 years ago
from Nashville, TN

Humor, wit, playful illustration, positive themes

A release from Dog Man series is one of the most anticipated events in the genre of graphic novels. Filled with humor, this book tells of the tale of an evil mad scientist who sought to wreck the city with his powerful robot. It also tells the tale of Petey the cat and what happens when his son invites Petey’s father to visit. Finally, it tells of a hero in love with cupcakes who inadvertently brings this epic to a good ending. One of the strongest themes in the book is that one must not just be good; one must also do good. This theme is conveyed by characters that act in the face of evil instead of being afraid. They are forces for the common good. Also, themes of friendship and of being yourself abound as friends collaborate as a team to counteract evil. Even cats and Dog Man (a hybrid man with a dog’s head) work together. Through friendly prodding, Dog Man must overcome his fear of balls trained into him in order for the city to be safe. Many wordplays based off of Ernest Hemingway’s body of work. Chapter titles and the book’s title feature allusions to parts of Hemingway’s life. This sets up readers to anticipate future reading in the classics. Kids will find great delight in this book. Humor, wit, playful illustrations, and positive themes combine to create another work in the Dog Man series. This work is sure to entertain the next generation for some time.

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