Captain Underpants Books

 

Join George and Harold as their comic-book creation, Captain Underpants, springs to life and plunges them into a world of outrageous pranks, silly villains, and laugh-out-loud adventures. Created by bestselling author Dav Pilkey, this hugely popular series blends humour, action, and comic-style illustrations to keep young readers aged 7–9 engaged and entertained from start to finish.

What is the Captain Underpants book series about?

Captain Underpants is a fun series about two boys, George and Harold, who accidentally turn their school principal into their comic-book superhero, Captain Underpants. The books are full of humour, wild adventures, and imaginative villains, making them highly engaging for kids.

What age is Captain Underpants appropriate for?

The Captain Underpants series is generally recommended for children aged 7 to 10 years for children in grades 2 to 5. The books are written in an easy-to-read style with lots of illustrations, making them particularly appealing to children who are reluctant readers. The humour, especially the slapstick and toilet-based jokes, is well-suited for younger
readers within this age range.

Can Captain Underpants books help reluctant readers?

Yes, Captain Underpants is great for reluctant readers. The combination of humour, simple text, and comic-style illustrations makes it easy to read and keeps kids engaged. It's perfect for those who may find reading traditional books challenging.

What is the reading order for the Captain Underpants books?

Here is the correct reading order for the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey:

Book 1: The Adventures of Captain Underpants (1997)
Book 2: Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets (1999)
Book 3: Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space (and the Subsequent Assault of the Equally Evil Lunchroom Zombie Nerds) (1999)
Book 4: Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (2000)
Book 5: Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman (2001)
Book 6: Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Part 1: The Night of the Nasty Nostril Nuggets (2003)
Book 7: Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers (2003)
Book 8: Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People (2006)
Book 9: Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers (2012)
Book 10: Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers (2013)
Book 11: Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 (2014)
Book 12: Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-a-Lot (2015)