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Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7) Hardcover – Illustrated, August 13, 2019

by Dav Pilkey (Author, Illustrator)
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Petey learns what it means to do good in the seventh Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.

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 and fight for who he loves.

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.

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    Dog Man
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  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 12
  6. Lexile measure
    GN550L
  7. Dimensions
    5 x 1.25 x 7.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    Graphix
  9. Publication date
    August 13, 2019
  10. ISBN-10
    1338236598
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1338236590
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Dog Man #7
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Everyone Digs Dog Man!

★ "Striking color, interactive pages, drawing tutorials, and a plethora of laugh-out-loud moments all work to keep readers’ attention on a tight leash." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Riotously funny and original." -- School Library Journal, starred review

★ "An utter, unfettered delight." -- Booklist, starred review

★ "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

About the Author

When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books—the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.

In college, Dav met a teacher who encouraged him to illustrate and write. He won a national competition in 1986 and the prize was the publication of his first book, WORLD WAR WON. He made many other books before being awarded the 1998 California Young Reader Medal for DOG BREATH, which was published in 1994, and in 1997 he won the Caldecott Honor for THE PAPERBOY.

The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, published in 2002, was the first complete graphic novel spin-off from the Captain Underpants series and appeared at #6 on the USA Today bestseller list for all books, both adult and children’s, and was also a New York Times bestseller. It was followed by The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung Fu Cavemen from the Future and Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers, both USA Today bestsellers. The unconventional style of these graphic novels is intended to encourage uninhibited creativity in kids.

His stories are semi-autobiographical and explore universal themes that celebrate friendship, tolerance, and the triumph of the good-hearted.

Dav loves to kayak in the Pacific Northwest with his wife.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Graphix; Illustrated edition (August 13, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338236598
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1338236590
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN550L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.25 x 7.5 inches
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When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books - the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.

In college, Dav met a teacher who encouraged him to illustrate and write. He won a national competition in 1986 and the prize was the publication of his first book, World War Won. He made many other books before being awarded the 1998 California Young Reader Medal for Dog Breath, which was published in 1994, and in 1997 he won the Caldecott Honor for The Paperboy.

The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, published in 2002, was the first complete graphic novel spin-off from the Captain Underpants series and appeared at #6 on the USA Today bestseller list for all books, both adult and children's, and was also a New York Times bestseller. It was followed by Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers, also a USA Today bestseller. The unconventional style of these graphic novels is intended to encourage uninhibited creativity in kids.

His stories are semi-autobiographical and explore universal themes that celebrate friendship, tolerance, and the triumph of the good-hearted.

Dav loves to kayak in the Pacific Northwest with his wife.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
26,688 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the book easy to read for emergent readers, with advanced words scattered throughout. They also find the humor great and hilarious, and say it's an awesome addition to the Dog Man collection. Readers appreciate the great illustrations and plot, describing it as creative and fun to read. They say it’s a great book for young children, and it keeps their attention.

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96 customers mention "Humor"96 positive0 negative

Customers find the humor in the book great, amazing, hilarious, and fun. They also say it's wonderful hearing their child laugh. However, some readers feel the books are ridiculous and annoying to read aloud to their child. Overall, they appreciate the good reading motivation and fun story.

"Funny and captivating for a 7 year old. Recommend" Read more

"...He thinks they are hilarious and he read the entire book the day he got it. He re-reads them over and over...." Read more

"...The book is quite entertaining and of course has the disgusting fart jokes my son loves. He enjoys rereading these books over and over...." Read more

"...Such a great way to engage a new reader." Read more

81 customers mention "Reading experience"81 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great for young children, sparking creativity. They also say it's a good choice for parents who want their children to get some solid reading material. Customers also mention that the books make perfect gifts for young kids who enjoy adventure and comedy.

"Got for my great nephew who reads all the Dogman books. It's great to keep him reading anything he loves." Read more

"...And yet, the book isn’t preachy or heavy at all. It’s a good choice for parents who want their children to get some solid nourishment along with..." Read more

"The series are great reading books for youth." Read more

"Good for kids" Read more

37 customers mention "Readability"33 positive4 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and great for emerging readers. They also say it keeps their kids reading and there's a short poem in the notes. Customers also mention that the book is intelligent and scattered with advanced words that add to a kid's vocabulary.

"...Very silly book but it is getting them to read!" Read more

"This is a great book for boys. The read it easy. My son does not like to read and he will read the whole book in a single sitting" Read more

"...Well, but something I noticed is that there was a short poem in notes, right? Well it said this: Two men looked out from prison bars...." Read more

"...I recommend these books mainly because it gets your kid reading. Kids seem to really enjoy these books. I hope the author continues to make more." Read more

32 customers mention "Plot"23 positive9 negative

Customers find the plot captivating, action packed, and great. They say the book deals with a number of mature themes and is creative and fun to read.

"Funny and captivating for a 7 year old. Recommend" Read more

"...Whom the Ball Rolls is a kids book but it successfully deals with a number of mature themes: parental abandonment, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and..." Read more

"...They enjoy the drawing tutorials in the front of the book. Very silly book but it is getting them to read!" Read more

"...starting at the beginning of the series but they do a nice recap at the beginning of each book so it’s not necessary...." Read more

10 customers mention "Giftability"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the books great and perfect gifts.

"Great books, perfect gifts" Read more

"...Arrived the next day! I couldn't be happier!!Cool book for Christmas gift (10 year old girl)" Read more

"My step son owns every book in the series. This made for an easy gift." Read more

"My 7 year old daughter loves this series. This book was the perfect Christmas gift" Read more

9 customers mention "Book addition"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book addition awesome, wonderful, and helpful. They also say it makes everything better and that Dave Pilkey is great.

"...The DOG MAN books are pretty cool!" Read more

"...These books have been immensely helpful with that. He’s devoured them and built his confidence while doing so. The story line is wonderful...." Read more

"I DID😇BECAUSE IT MAKES EVERYTHING ...AND IT ALSO IT PETEY BECOMES.... IT IS THE BEST AND YOU NEED TO BUY IT !!!!!!!!!!!..." Read more

"...Another Awesome addition to the Dog Man collection!! ❤️❤️❤️" Read more

9 customers mention "Illustrations"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations in the book great and easy to follow.

"...These books are great, awesome illustrations, and keeps my 9 year old reading. I am thankful for these books, they are hilarious!!!" Read more

"...In a matter of a week I'd purchased the entire collection, the graphics are colorful which is one thing my son stated he likes" Read more

"...Well written and illustrated. My early reader loves to follow to story with the pictures." Read more

"These books keep her reading. And the illustrations work great to deter her from losing interest in reading more. Great tool for helping kids learn...." Read more

7 customers mention "Author"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the author great, the book is written in a comic book style, and it's easy to read. They also say it'll hold their interest and is a top kids graphic novel.

"My son loves these books. Very easy to read, and it holds his interest." Read more

"...He also reads the other series by Dav Pilkey. Great author" Read more

"...It looks thick, but it is written comic book style. Which helps them be entertained while accomplishing a thick book...." Read more

"Dog man is so entertaining, for kids and adults too. Well written and illustrated. My early reader loves to follow to story with the pictures." Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great books
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for young boys!
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My boys are in 1st and 2nd grade, ages 7 and 8. They cannot put this book down. They have read it multiple times. They enjoy the drawing tutorials in the front of the book. Very silly book but it is getting them to read!
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My son loves these books. He's 6 years old and they are perfect for him.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Liking DOG MAN books!
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My grandson asked specifically for this book, and he loved it when he received it!
The DOG MAN books are pretty cool!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for a comic reader
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Carol from CT
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good Dogman book
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Got for my great nephew who reads all the Dogman books. It's great to keep him reading anything he loves.
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Guadalupe
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids love the book!
Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2024
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Kids love the book and have all of them
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Luciana Abramzon
5.0 out of 5 stars Rapido y buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on May 3, 2022
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Todo perfecto y rapidísimo
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Shamsa’alhosani
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it so much even if im not a major reader
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 5, 2024
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I love it so much it came in perfect condition i would recommend to all those Dav Pilckey fans i love it 😍 so much i bought 4 Dog Man books and gave two to my cousin who also likes Dog Man 🩷
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Kamran abbas
5.0 out of 5 stars good comic
Reviewed in Germany on April 26, 2024
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very good comic book
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PRAVEEN TYAGI
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
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Nice book for kids
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