by Dav Pilkey
First published 2019
Dog Man has been working with the Supa Buddies to break his bad habits. His obsessions shift into fears that make him vulnerable to attack. A fresh supervillain emerges to target the canine hero at his weakest moment. Petey the Cat walks out of jail ready to begin again. He moves in with Li'l Petey and tries to build the family life he never had. Then Petey's father shows up unexpectedly. The arrival forces Petey to confront the painful memories he has avoided. He must choose between running from his past or standing up for the son who depends on him. Both Dog Man and Petey discover that real strength comes from facing what scares them most.
Genres: animals, adventure, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, redemption
240 pages · Hardcover · Graphix