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Captain Underpants

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1997

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Dav Pilkey

Captain Underpants

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

125

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

6-10 years

Lexile Level

720L

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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.

Humorous

Playful

Adventurous

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.3

63,366 ratings

74%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.3

63,366 ratings

74%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Character List

George Beard

A creative fourth-grade student who loves to write comic book stories about a superhero, collaborating closely with his best friend Harold to bring their adventures to life.

A talented young artist and best friend of George, who illustrates the stories they co-create for their comic series, sharing a fondness for jokes and pranks.

The strict principal of Jerome Horwitz Elementary School, known for his harsh discipline and opposition to fun and laughter among the students.

A superhero character invented by George and Harold, who becomes central to their adventures and is portrayed as a symbol of humor and mischief.

An eccentric villain characterized by his ridiculous appearance, embodying a playful nod to the exaggerated arch-villains found in comic books.

Book Details
Pages

125

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

6-10 years

Lexile Level

720L

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