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rcpope's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
booksonstereo_o's review against another edition
5.0
To be honest, even if Fetch-22 was bad, I would still give it five stars (crowns myself trash for Dav Pilkey).
charlotteleah25's review against another edition
3.0
Yes, I read dog man.
It was only because I was bored and my brother got it for Christmas. And I did like them when I was younger.
It was only because I was bored and my brother got it for Christmas. And I did like them when I was younger.
amadams's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
moormaan's review against another edition
5.0
They keep getting better and better. Truly amazing series, Pilkey is an unconventional genius.
adrianasturalvarez's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun entry in the series. My son is in love with these books.
The fact that Pilkey routinely uses lines from other works as major character turns or plot points is something I haven't resolved for myself. On the one hand, he sites the original works in a sort of bibliography at the back of the book and I understand the urge to show characters deriving wisdom from reading. That's all excellent encouragement. However, the characters in the story don't actually site other books, they just have these moments of insight which have been done elsewhere and which has slid past parody into a gray area very much like acknowledged plagerism. Is it lazy, hackwork, or is it inspiration?
I don't have an answer and I'm not sure it matters. My 5 year old is getting an entertaining first draft on a lot of wonderful ideas and I have a great time reading them to him.
The fact that Pilkey routinely uses lines from other works as major character turns or plot points is something I haven't resolved for myself. On the one hand, he sites the original works in a sort of bibliography at the back of the book and I understand the urge to show characters deriving wisdom from reading. That's all excellent encouragement. However, the characters in the story don't actually site other books, they just have these moments of insight which have been done elsewhere and which has slid past parody into a gray area very much like acknowledged plagerism. Is it lazy, hackwork, or is it inspiration?
I don't have an answer and I'm not sure it matters. My 5 year old is getting an entertaining first draft on a lot of wonderful ideas and I have a great time reading them to him.
kelliereadsabit's review against another edition
3.0
Cute. I loved that this book was able to combine the fluffy exciting story with magic and flying animals and crazy drugs that make people mad with real life problems like how to forgive someone who has hurt you, and how to stand up for your friends and keep your promises. These books look super silly and it was easy for me to dismiss them as not worth my time simply becasue they are god comics, but in the end I really enjoyed reading them. I will recommend these to any younger children who ask me.
ricksilva's review against another edition
3.0
Li'l Petey makes a discovery about the Supa Brain Dots that had turned Flippy the bionic fish evil, and it leads to Flippy's release from Fish Jail, as well as a recall of Supa Brain Dots. Unfortunately, with Dog Man in charge of the recall, things get rapidly out of control, and the city is soon being menaced by 22 psychokinetic tadpoles, a giant tree monster (Barky McTreeface!) and a very angry TV gameshow fairy who is out to make sure that everything is fair. By destroying everything.
There were plenty of good literary and pop culture references, and some good one-liners here. The plot felt a bit like a retread of the previous stories, though. Not much new ground was covered here, although Petey and Li'l Petey had some really good moments together.
Entertaining, but leaned a bit too heavily on previous plot beats.
There were plenty of good literary and pop culture references, and some good one-liners here. The plot felt a bit like a retread of the previous stories, though. Not much new ground was covered here, although Petey and Li'l Petey had some really good moments together.
Entertaining, but leaned a bit too heavily on previous plot beats.