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Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7 — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic2019ISBN 9781223247656236 pages
Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7

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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

"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."--Publisher.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7 appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes elements of cartoonish violence typical of the series, such as Dog Man facing a new supervillain and dealing with his obsessions and fears. This violence is presented in a humorous and exaggerated manner, appropriate for the target audience. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story features humorous situations and characters, which are not intended to scare young readers.

  • Does Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7 have violence?

    The narrative includes elements of cartoonish violence typical of the series, such as Dog Man facing a new supervillain and dealing with his obsessions and fears. This violence is presented in a humorous and exaggerated manner, appropriate for the target audience.

  • Does Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7 have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story features humorous situations and characters, which are not intended to scare young readers.

  • Does Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7 have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. While there are references to the author's background, these do not constitute religious themes or practices within the story.

  • Does Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7 have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The story focuses on the adventures of Dog Man and his friends, without addressing racial issues or dynamics.

  • Does Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7 have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is age-appropriate for its target audience, focusing on humor and silliness rather than inappropriate language.

  • Does Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7 have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or discussions present in the book. The narrative centers around humor and adventure without addressing environmental issues.

  • Does Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7 have sexual identity?

    There is no sexual content present in the book. The narrative focuses on humor and adventure without any references to sexual themes.

  • Does Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7 have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a variety of characters but does not engage with themes related to traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Dog Man For whom the ball rolls. Book 7 have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. While some sources reference LGBTQ+ themes in the broader context of Dav Pilkey's works, there is no specific content related to LGBTQ+ characters or themes in 'Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls'.