Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
by Dav Pilkey
Scholastic Inc. 2018
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- teamwork
- redemption
- empathy
- responsibility
- good vs. evil
- forgiveness
- heroism
About this book
Dog Man and his pals face a new team of troublemakers, and this time they might need help from the unlikeliest ally—Petey the cat. Packed with slapstick humor, comics-style action, and heart, this graphic novel celebrates teamwork and doing the right thing. Short chapters, visual storytelling, and plenty of laughs make it perfect for developing readers and fans of funny adventures. Kids love the fast pace, expressive art, and positive messages about friendship and second chances.
Setting: a contemporary city in a zany, cartoon-style world
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants right for my child?
Yes — Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.2, which is typical for 3rd 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, redemption.
How long does it take to read Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants takes around 1.1h to finish. The book has 9,200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants have an AR quiz?
Yes — Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): 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: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants?
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants has an AR reading level of 3.2, which places it at a 3rd 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.