Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman

What do our readers think of Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman ? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the book very funny, exciting and full of silly action, especially enjoying the comic drawings and expressive illustrations. They also like the fast pace and imaginative jokes, although the humour depends heavily on wedgie and toilet jokes.

What does the Pageticker team say about Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman ?

A fast-paced mix of comic-book chaos, silly inventions and over-the-top superhero action. George and Harold’s creativity drives this particular Captain Underpants story, while the playful illustrations, visual jokes and Flip-O-Rama sections make it especially appealing to children who enjoy humorous, easy-to-follow adventures. Parents and carers should be aware that the book celebrates pranks and relies heavily on toilet humour, including wedgie jokes.

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What is Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman about?

George and Harold's imaginative antics infuriate their strict teacher, Ms. Ribble. Their latest prank inadvertently transforms her into the villainous Wedgie Woman, equipped with a dreadful hairdo and two menacing robots. As she embarks on a quest for world domination, only the Waistband Warrior, Captain Underpants, can stand in her way. Will he manage to thwart her wicked plans and restore order?

About the author

Dav Pilkey is a much-loved author and illustrator from the United States. He is best known for creating the hilarious 'Captain Underpants' and 'Dog Man' books. Dav enjoys making stories that make children laugh and inspire them to be creative. His books are full of fun adventures and silly characters that many children enjoy reading.

Discussion ideas around Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman

Imagination and rules: George and Harold use their imagination in ways that cause trouble at school. When can creativity be helpful, and when might it need limits?

Heroes and villains: What makes Captain Underpants a hero, even though he is very different from a usual superhero?

Pranks and consequences: Which of George and Harold’s choices creates the biggest problem, and what could they have done differently?

Funny or too far?: Why do you think the book uses silly names, exaggerated characters and wedgie jokes to make children laugh?

Comics within stories: How do the boys’ comics change the way the story is told, and what would you draw if you created your own Captain Underpants-style comic?