Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants

What do our readers think of Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the silly humour, funny names, pictures and chaotic adventures, and many describe the book as hilarious or a favourite in the series. Some children find parts of the vocabulary challenging, but the jokes and comic-style action keep them interested.

What does the Pageticker team say about Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants?

Dav Pilkey’s fourth Captain Underpants adventure delivers the series’ trademark mix of comic-book chaos, outrageous names and gloriously daft humour. George and Harold’s prank goes spectacularly wrong, but the story also offers a useful reminder that laughing at someone’s name can cause real hurt. A lively choice for children who enjoy cartoons, superheroes and bathroom jokes, though adults may want to know that the silliness is turned up to full blast!

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What is Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants about?

George and Harold, two mischievous fourth-graders, are known for their pranks. When their new science teacher, Professor Pippy P. Poopypants, arrives at Jerome Horwitz Elementary, the boys can't resist mocking his unusual name. Enraged, the professor devises a scheme to force everyone to adopt equally silly names, leading to chaos. It's up to Captain Underpants to thwart the professor's plan 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 Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants

A Joke Gone Too Far: George and Harold think Professor Poopypants’s name is funny, but when does teasing stop being harmless fun and start becoming unkind?

Professor Poopypants: How does Professor Poopypants change during the story, and what do you think causes those changes?

Silly Names: If everyone had to change their name to a silly one, what might be funny about it and what might be difficult?

Pranks and Consequences: George and Harold use pranks and comics to make people laugh. What are the best things about their creativity, and what problems does it create?

What Makes a Hero?: Captain Underpants is not a usual superhero. Which of his actions make him heroic, and which make him more trouble than help?