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Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic Inc.2019-12-10ISBN 9781338323238240 pages
Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants

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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Li'l Petey gets caught in some family drama in the eighth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.

Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them!

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 doing good.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains cartoon violence, including the surgical creation of Dog Man after a police officer and his dog are injured. Other instances include slapstick accidents and battles involving humorous elements, such as a hot dog army. No scary content detected in search results.

  • Does Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have violence?

    The book contains cartoon violence, including the surgical creation of Dog Man after a police officer and his dog are injured. Other instances include slapstick accidents and battles involving humorous elements, such as a hot dog army.

  • Does Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have scary content?

    No scary content detected in search results.

  • Does Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have religious themes?

    Some reviews mention that the author, Dav Pilkey, occasionally references Bible verses and has underlying Christian messages in his works. Specifically, there is a mention of a chapter based on I Thessalonians.

  • Does Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in search results. The characters are diverse, but race is not a central theme.

  • Does Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have profanity?

    No profanity detected in search results.

  • Does Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in search results.

  • Does Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in search results.

  • Does Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have gender roles?

    The series features diverse characters, including police officers of both genders. However, the framing does not strongly promote traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.