Captain Underpants 12: Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot

This latest installment in the beloved series finds George and Harold employing a clever doubling scheme, allowing them to split their time between school and their treehouse video games. Their ingenious system is thrown into chaos when the new gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, begins a bizarre campaign, mysteriously transforming their classmates into unnervingly perfect and obedient children. The premise cleverly inverts the typical adult fantasy of a perfectly behaved classroom, turning it into a child's nightmare scenario that demands a ridiculous, heroic solution.

Pilkey's signature blend of lowbrow humor and genuine heart is on full display, with the doppelgänger plot amplifying the chaos and comedic potential. The central conflict brilliantly taps into a child's fear of losing their individuality and the pressure to conform, making the absurd stakes feel surprisingly relatable. Young readers who thrive on potty humor, flip-o-ramas, and the triumph of underdog creativity will be thoroughly engaged from the first page to the last, cheering as the fate of "humanity" rests in the most unlikely of hands.