Synopsis
Frankie knows who they are. They’re a drummer, they’re nonbinary, and they’re… the Dog Knight?
One day Frankie is a relatively normal middle schooler, with relatively normal challenges, like finding the perfect outfit to wear during their drum solo during the upcoming band concert. The next, they save a friendly golden retriever from bullies and suddenly find themselves in a giant magical doghouse, with a funny looking helmet, talking to a group of dog superheroes called the Pawtheon about a job offer.
If Frankie can prove that they possess the six dog virtues of loyalty, kindness, honesty, justice, stubbornness, and smell, they will be named the Dog Knight and be given the power to fight alongside the Pawtheon and save the world from the forces of chaos.
Maybe there is more to Frankie than they thought?
From: Macmillan Publishers
Notes on This Title
The main character of this title is a nonbinary middle schooler. They and their mother are visually coded as Black.
This character is the object of bullying due to their gender identity and presentation.
Awards
YALSA Great Graphic Novel For Kids 2024
ALA Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table - 2023 Best Graphic Novels for Children
Reviews
“All hail the paw-some Dog Knight!” (Source: Kirkus Reviews)
” Indigo utilizes varied paneling to great effect, imbuing the illustrations with fluid movement and a spry energy that skillfully complements Whitley’s wry dialogue.” (Source: Publishers Weekly)
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