Cat Kid comic club by Dav Pilkey

Cat Kid Comic Club is the new and latest creation of master graphic novel series writer and illustrator Dav Pilkey. Even in the hands of a graphic novel sceptic it is obvious that consummate skill and command of the genre stands behind this book and every book that Pilkey writes.

Cat Kid is a spin off from the ever popular Dogman series that every librarian, parent and teacher knows about. Dog man follows Captain Underpants and who doesn't know of Captain Underpants?

These books are beloved by many children and reluctant readers have learned to love reading with these heavily illustrated series.There is no reason to think that Cat Kid will be any less popular than its predecessors.

There is a good plot, there is good art and there is good action. And there is discussion and inclusion of values like integrity and virtue, of concern for audience, of coping with failure, embracing it and moving on. This book could act as a basis for teaching comic making in school and/or even setting up a Comic Club. A variety of styles, topics and approaches are presented. Even Haiku is presented in a beautifully integrated way. Notes and fun facts at the back explain and make suggestions about how some of the comic creations in Cat Kid Comic Club were made. 

Cat Kid Comic Club encourages and supports students and teachers to think about creating their own graphic novels. Cat Kid Comic Club is light and humorous but there is considerable depth. It is a book that can be simply enjoyed on one level or one that might inspire future graphic novelists or at least provide ideas for alternative student presentation responses across the curriculum.

Inspirational, international and sure to be bestselling.

Themes: Comic book instruction, Resilience, Integrity.

Wendy Jeffrey