Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
by Dav Pilkey
Scholastic Inc. 2020
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- responsibility
- redemption
- perseverance
- empathy
- teamwork
- doing the right thing
About this book
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment follows everyone’s favorite half-dog, half-cop as he faces consequences for his antics and must find a way to make things right. With help from loyal friends, he learns about responsibility, empathy, and never giving up. The fast-paced panels, goofy humor, and heart make it a hit with reluctant and avid readers alike. Perfect for elementary readers who love graphic novels and laugh-out-loud adventures.
Setting: a contemporary city with cops, crooks, and talking pets
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From the Creator of Captain Underpants right for my child?
Yes — Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From the Creator of Captain Underpants is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.7, 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, responsibility, redemption.
How long does it take to read Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From the Creator of Captain Underpants?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From the Creator of Captain Underpants takes around 1.5h to finish. The book has 10,800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have an AR quiz?
Yes — Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): 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: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From the Creator of Captain Underpants?
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From the Creator of Captain Underpants has an AR reading level of 2.7, 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.