Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls
by Dav Pilkey · Dog Man
A comedy-powered graphic novel that sneaks in genuine emotional depth about family, fear, and the choice to be good
Kid
75
/ 100
Parent
58
/ 100
Teacher
61
/ 100
Best fit: ages 7-10
Still works: ages 5-12
Our Take
Entertainment powerhouse — kids love this far more than adults appreciate it. The graphic novel format delivers maximum kid engagement while structurally limiting vocabulary and prose craft measures.
✓ Perfect for
- • reluctant readers who resist traditional books
- • kids who love visual humor and comic-style storytelling
- • readers who enjoyed earlier Dog Man or Captain Underpants books
- • children ages 7-10 who are ready for emotional complexity delivered in accessible format
Book facts
- Format
- graphic novel
- ISBN
- 9781338236613
- Series
- Dog Man
- Illustration
- fully_illustrated
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