32 pages • 1 hour read
Dav PilkeyCaptain Underpants
Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1997A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Adventures of Captain Underpants, best friends George and Harold create a superhero comic, Captain Underpants, and accidentally hypnotize their principal, Mr. Krupp, into becoming Captain Underpants. Following hilariously mischievous pranks and adventures, they chase him as he attempts to fight crime, ultimately defeating the villain Doctor Diaper and returning to normalcy, but with a twist.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants is celebrated for its engaging humor and creativity, making it a hit with young readers. Parents and educators commend its ability to spark a love for reading. However, some critics argue it contains crude humor and encourages misbehavior. Overall, it's a beloved series for its fun, imaginative storytelling despite occasional controversy.
Who Should Read Captain Underpants?
Fans of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey typically enjoy humorous, fast-paced stories filled with comic-style illustrations and silly antics. Readers who liked Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney or Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce will find similar enjoyment in Pilkey's series, known for its quirky characters and irreverent humor.
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Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Contemporary
1997
Middle grade
6-10 years
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