A nonbinary middle schooler saves a dog from bullies and is offered the chance to become the Dog Knight, protector of a magical pact between...

A nonbinary middle schooler saves a dog from bullies and is offered the chance to become the Dog Knight, protector of a magical pact between humans and dogs, in the first book of this humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel series from Jeremy Whitely, author of Princeless, and Bre Indigo, illustrator of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Graphic Novel.

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?

Author: Jeremy Whitley
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Published: 05/16/2023
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.70w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781250756725
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2023
School Library Journal 04/14/2023 pg. 1
Booklist 05/15/2023 pg. 40

About the Author

Jeremy Whitley is an author from Durham, North Carolina, who is responsible for the recent "Rainbow Brite" comic reboot and has written no less than thirty-nine issues of "My Little Pony" related comics. He is also the writer and creator of the Eisner nominated Princeless series and it's acclaimed spin-off Raven: Pirate Princess as well as Marvel's The Unstoppable Wasp and Future Foundation. He lives with his wife/editor Alicia Whitley and their two daughters Zuri and Amara.

Bre Indigo, illustrator of the graphic novel Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy and the online web-comic Jamie, is a black, queer, freelance artist and illustrator based in Orange County, California.