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Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From the Creator of Captain Underpants — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic Inc.2021-03-23ISBN 9781338680478224 pages
Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): 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

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey.

Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day?

Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including love, empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of doing good.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): 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, along with slapstick accidents and battles involving humorous elements like a hot dog army. No scary content detected in the search results for 'Dog Man: Mothering Heights'.

  • Does Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): 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, along with slapstick accidents and battles involving humorous elements like a hot dog army.

  • Does Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results for 'Dog Man: Mothering Heights'.

  • Does Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the search results for 'Dog Man: Mothering Heights'.

  • Does Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or race themes detected in the search results for 'Dog Man: Mothering Heights'.

  • Does Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results for 'Dog Man: Mothering Heights'.

  • Does Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results for 'Dog Man: Mothering Heights'.

  • Does Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results for 'Dog Man: Mothering Heights'.

  • Does Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have gender roles?

    The narrative features diverse characters, including police officers of both genders, but does not promote traditional gender roles or modern feminism explicitly.

  • Does Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Dog Man: Mothering Heights'.