The Adventures of Captain Underpants An Epic Novel
By Dav Pilkey
Two pranksters turn their strict headteacher into a superhero—but can he stop Dr Diaper?
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What is The Adventures of Captain Underpants An Epic Novel about?
George Beard and Harold Hutchins are inventive fourth-graders who spend their time creating comic books and playing pranks. When their strict headteacher, Mr Krupp, catches them, the boys hypnotise him into believing he is the superhero Captain Underpants. Their joke becomes a real adventure when the unlikely hero must battle the evil Dr Diaper and his dangerous inventions. With daring escapes, silly gadgets and plenty of chaos, George and Harold discover that their creation may be braver—and more useful—than they expected.
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.
Pages
121 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
This edition
2008
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