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Captain Underpants: Two Pant-Tastic Novels in One (Full Colour!)

by Dav Pilkey

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic
Published:2020
Pages:304
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

Two Captain Underpants adventures now in full colour! George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their school-- and now they're about to bring him to life! MEET CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS! His true identity is sosecret, even hedoesn't knowwho he is! Fighting for truth, justice and all things pre-shrunk and cottony! This book contains: Captain Underpants 1: The Adventures of Captain Underpants. Captain Underpants 2: Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets.

Our Review

This full-color edition combines two foundational graphic novels that launched the beloved series about two mischievous fourth graders and their accidentally-animated superhero principal. George and Harold's comic creations leap off the page in vibrant hues, chronicling Captain Underpants' origin story and his subsequent battle against the sinister Talking Toilets. The hybrid format of illustrated chapters and classic flip-o-ramas is perfectly suited for newly independent readers who thrive on visual storytelling and fast-paced plots. Dav Pilkey's signature blend of bathroom humor and heartfelt friendship provides a high-energy gateway into chapter books.

What makes this collection particularly valuable is its ability to engage reluctant readers with its subversive humor and accessible layout, while the full-color artwork enhances the comic-within-a-story experience. Children who delight in clever wordplay, imaginative problem-solving, and seeing underdogs triumph will find endless entertainment in these pant-tastic adventures. The dual-novel format offers substantial reading material that builds confidence and reading stamina through pure, unadulterated fun, making it a standout choice for transitioning from picture books to more text-heavy stories.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction