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Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic Inc.2018-08-28ISBN 9780545935395256 pages
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants

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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 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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features cartoon violence, including the surgical creation of Dog Man after a police officer and his dog are injured, along with slapstick accidents and battles involving humorous elements like a hot dog army. No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have violence?

    The book features cartoon violence, including the surgical creation of Dog Man after a police officer and his dog are injured, along with slapstick accidents and battles involving humorous elements like a hot dog army.

  • Does Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have religious themes?

    Some reviews mention that the author, Dav Pilkey, grew up in a Christian household and occasionally references Bible verses in his works. However, specific religious content in 'Lord of the Fleas' itself is not detailed.

  • Does Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have racial/cultural content?

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

  • Does Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have gender roles?

    The series features police officers of both genders and diverse characters, suggesting a modern approach to gender roles. However, the framing is not deeply explored in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas'.