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BRAWL OF THE WILD

Dav Pilkey

The sixth book in the Dog Man series. When he is wrongly sent to the pound, Dog Man’s friends try to prove his innocence.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Accessible comic-style reading with frequent cartoon peril and slapstick violence, but no strong language, sexual content, or highly disturbing material. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Features standard branding of the series within the literary market.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Features very mild name-calling or silly insults common in schoolyard humor.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Features mild fantasy peril typical of children's graphic novels.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes cartoon-style action, fighting, and scuffles between characters consistent with superhero tropes.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show bravery in the face of threats.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Highly creative and imaginative narrative structure with interactive 'Flip-O-Rama' sections.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited in terms of deep character identity; features mostly animal-hybrid characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative writing and drawing skills via inclusion of activity sections.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasis on friendship and working together to overcome challenges.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of kindness, forgiveness, and the importance of creativity.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate growth and are generally well-intentioned despite being silly.

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  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in BRAWL OF THE WILD would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in BRAWL OF THE WILD, and what caused that change?
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