Dog Man and Cat Kid: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #4): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
by Dav Pilkey
Scholastic Inc. 2017
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- teamwork
- responsibility
- good vs. evil
- creativity
- perseverance
- heroism
About this book
Dog Man teams up with the ever-curious Cat Kid to solve a star-studded mystery on a movie set. Packed with slapstick humor, comic-style panels, and playful wordplay, this fast-paced adventure keeps new and reluctant readers turning pages. Kids love the goofy villains, heroic heart, and the creative make-a-comic extras sprinkled throughout. Great for grades 2–4 who enjoy silly, action-filled stories with lots of visual storytelling.
Setting: a contemporary city and a bustling movie set
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dog Man and Cat Kid: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #4): From the Creator of Captain Underpants right for my child?
Yes — Dog Man and Cat Kid: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #4): From the Creator of Captain Underpants is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.6, which is typical for 2nd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include friendship, teamwork, responsibility.
How long does it take to read Dog Man and Cat Kid: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #4): From the Creator of Captain Underpants?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Dog Man and Cat Kid: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #4): From the Creator of Captain Underpants takes around 1.1h to finish. The book has 7,600 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Dog Man and Cat Kid: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #4): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have an AR quiz?
Yes — Dog Man and Cat Kid: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #4): From the Creator of Captain Underpants has an AR quiz available, worth 2 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Dog Man and Cat Kid: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #4): From the Creator of Captain Underpants?
Dog Man and Cat Kid: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #4): From the Creator of Captain Underpants has an AR reading level of 2.6, which places it at a 2nd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.