Dog Man and Cat Kid (Dog Man #4) by Dav Pilkey
Action and mystery abound on the movie set in the fourth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.
Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back — and this time he’s not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it’s up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World’s Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree?
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 being true to one’s self.
About Author
David “Dav” Pilkey (b. March 4, 1966), is a popular children’s author and artist. Pilkey is best known as the author and illustrator of the Captain Underpants book series. He lives near Seattle, Washington with his wife, Sayuri.
Review
This book was sourced from a scrape shop, five books for 100 rupees. It feels like a steal. This one was the best: in near-mint condition, thick glossy pages, hardcover. I checked out usual preloved booksellers for this: the price is upwards of Rs 250.
This was fourth book but enough context was given for me to understand the crazy world of Dog Man. I loved the jokes, and loved that it was smart, not expecting the reader to be a dimwit. Sharp jokes and sarcasm were sprinkled throughout, IYKYK types. I particularly liked two.
- The dog man says nothing and the reporter woman rants an article with stereotypical journalistic lingo and at the end dog man just taps his nose. Hilarious.
- The cat’s interaction with salesgirl was hilarious. “You are not a very nice person, are you? I was only trying to help. You don’t have to be so mean, you know. All you had to do was ask nicely.”
I know this was a surprise find and I may not get other books in the series so easily, so cheaply, but if I ever get my hands on these books, I’m in. LOVED IT. BEST BOOK OF OCTOBER 2026.
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