SPANISH LANGUAGE MATERIALS

Hombre Perro: El Despeluzado Escarlata

Scholastic en español. (Hombre Perro). Mar. 2025. 224p. tr. from English by Nuria Molinero . Tr $14.99. ISBN 9781546148036. SP.
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Gr 3-7–Pilkey does it again in this Spanish edition of Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder, the 12th book in his bestselling series that blends humor, heart, and heroism. This time, Dog Man faces rejection after a skunk encounter turns his fur a shocking red. Even though the smell is gone, people judge him by his appearance and send him away. What follows is an exciting journey filled with action, laughs, and an important reminder not to judge others based on how they look. Longtime fans will love the return of favorite characters like Petey, who struggles with doing the right thing even when it’s tough. New readers can easily jump in and enjoy the wild ride, thanks to the book’s fast pacing, eye-catching illustrations, and relatable themes. At its core, this story is about second chances, friendship, and staying true to yourself, even when others don’t believe in you. This installment offers a fun and meaningful adventure kids won’t want to miss, one that mixes in a just-right blend of heart, humor and meaningful moments within its fun and engaging premise.
VERDICT Add this latest installment of the Spanish-language edition of the popular series to all middle grade collections.

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