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Series: Captain Underpants


Cover art for CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS AND THE REVOLTING REVENGE OF THE RADIOACTIVE ROBO-BOXERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 15, 2013
by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by Dav Pilkey

"Series fans, at least, will take this outing (and clear evidence of more to come) in stride. (Fantasy. 10-12)"
Zipping back and forth in time atop outsized robo–bell bottoms, mad inventor Tippy Tinkletrousers (aka Professor Poopypants) legs his way to center stage in this slightly less-labored continuation of episode 9. Read full book review >
Cover art for CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS AND THE TERRIFYING RETURN OF TIPPY TINKLETROUSERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 28, 2012
by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by Dav Pilkey

"Is this the end? Well, no…the series will stagger on through at least one more scheduled sequel. (Fantasy. 10-12)"
Sure signs that the creative wells are running dry at last, the Captain's ninth, overstuffed outing both recycles a villain (see Book 4) and offers trendy anti-bullying wish fulfillment. Read full book review >